Travel RN - Med​/Surg

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a fast-paced adult Med/Surg trauma unit, requiring a NH or compact state nursing license and recent Level I or II Trauma center experience.

Job Details

• Work in a 36-bed adult surgical unit within a hospital setting,

• Primary patient population includes trauma and acute surgical cases, such as spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries, orthopedic trauma, and surgeries like hernia repair and appendectomy,

• Includes care for patients with COVID-19 in negative pressure rooms,

• Day shift RN-to-patient ratio is 1:4, and night shift ratio is 1:5,

• LNA patient ratio is 1:12,

• Common procedures involve chest tubes, complex wounds, trachs/laryngectomies, drips (Diltiazem, heparin, Lasix, insulin, amiodarone), central lines, and telemetry,

Job Requirements

• Active NH or compact RN license with proof of state residency,

• Current BLS certification,

• Minimum 1.5 years of recent equivalent Med/Surg experience,

• Recent Level I Trauma or comparable Level II Trauma center experience within the last 2 years,

• Demonstrated experience with chest tubes, tubes and drains, telemetry, care of trachs/laryngectomies, central lines, and administration of common drips,

Additional Information

• No local candidates will be considered; must live at least 75 miles from the facility,

• Duties include comprehensive care of trauma and post-surgical patients,

• Work in a busy, high-acuity, team-oriented environment focused on rehabilitation and complex surgical care,