Travel RN - Med​/Surg Tele

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Med/Surg Tele - Neuro/Stroke unit position requiring NJ or Compact license and 2+ years of experience.

• Active NJ or Compact RN license required
• Current certifications required: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Skilled in IV therapy including port access, blood products, central-line draws, PICC/peripheral-line care, phlebotomy, and IV starts
• Experience with insulin protocols, non-titrated cardiac drips, and PCA
• Proficient in GI/GU/Renal care including bariatric surgery, ostomy care, feeding tubes, CBI, and dialysis management
• Skilled in cardiac/respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, HFNC, ABG interpretation, and tracheostomy care
• Experience with dysrhythmia interpretation and telemetry monitoring
• Competent in isolation precautions/PPE, rapid response, wound care/wound VAC, and surgical drains
• Flu vaccine required with medical or religious exemptions accepted (mask required if exempt)

• Medical/Surgical Telemetry unit with a focus on Neuro/Stroke patients (4 East)
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Patient population includes CVA, TBI, pre/post neurosurgery, spinal cord injury, substance withdrawal, and mood disorders
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:6
• Epic EMR experience required
• Floating to other MS/Tele units as needed from assigned home unit
• Weekend requirement of every other Sat/Sun
• Holiday coverage required every other holiday
• Provide direct patient care on a busy Med/Surg Tele unit with a Neuro/Stroke specialty focus
• Collaborate with rapid response and code teams as needed
• Scrubs of any color permitted
• First-time travelers welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• RTO requests must be submitted at time of application and are subject to unit approval
• Limited winter RTO available between Dec 15 - Jan 5, up to two consecutive days
• Facility may cancel up to one shift per two weeks based on scheduling needs
• Work within a 284-bed community teaching hospital setting

• 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