Travel RN - Med​/Surg

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Acute Neurosurgery and ENT unit position requiring a NC or compact RN license and at least one year of nursing experience.

• Active RN license in North Carolina (or compact license with NC as primary state)
• Current BLS certification (AHA or ARC)
• Current NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience required
• Nursing Diploma, ADN, or ASN from an accredited nursing program required; BSN or MSN preferred
• Two professional references required for consideration

• 18-bed acute post-op unit serving Neurosurgery and ENT patients at a major academic medical center
• Neurosurgery cases include brain and spinal surgeries, traumas, cancer, stroke, and intracranial bleeds
• ENT cases include head and neck malignancies, cancer, infection, and procedures involving the head, mouth, tongue, jaw, thyroid, and oropharynx
• Patient ratio of 1:5
• Night shift, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, 3x12-hour shifts per week (36 hours/week)
• Every other weekend (EOW) required
• No on-call required
• Responsible for coordinating and delivering patient care using the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• May be required to function as charge nurse as needed; training will be provided
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to evaluate and plan patient care
• Performs bedside point-of-care testing as required by the patient care plan
• Assesses and addresses discharge planning needs for patients with complex care situations
• Holiday coverage required every other holiday (EOH)
• A background check and drug screen are required prior to start; candidates should be prepared for a processing time of at least two weeks

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts