Travel RN - Med​/Surg

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry position requiring 2+ years of experience and a WV or Compact RN license.

Requirements

• Active WV or Compact RN license required; pending license accepted for consideration
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• BLS and ACLS must be through the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Minimum 2 Manager and/or Charge Nurse references from the past 2 years required
• Experience with respiratory care skills such as BiPAP/CPAP management, chest tube management, and oxygen administration preferred
• Experience with IV therapy, central line care, and PICC line management preferred
• Cardiac monitoring skills including dysrhythmia interpretation and telemetry remote monitoring required
• Experience with wound care/wound vac and isolation precautions/PPE required
• Experience with pre/post cardiac catheterization and pre/post hemodialysis management preferred

Responsibilities

• Bed medical surgical unit with telemetry capabilities
• Patient ratios of 1:5-7
• Night shift schedule of 4x12 or 3x12 hours, 19:00-07:30
• Schedule includes weekdays and weekends, with 3 weekend shifts per 4-week period
• Uses Cerner EMR
• 13-week contract length with possible extension
• Care for medical-surgical patients requiring telemetry monitoring
• Respond to rapid response and code team activations as needed
• Provide care for patients with renal failure, CVA, and other complex medical conditions
• No scrubs are provided
• Candidates must have a permanent address more than 100 miles from the facility; those between 75-100 miles may be considered on a case-by-case basis at the same rate
• Facility expects minimal call-offs (2-3 per contract) due to attendance concerns
• Former permanent employees must wait 2 years from their last permanent employment date before returning as a traveler
• Current employees of the Vandalia Health System (including CAMC Health Systems, Mon Health Systems, Davis Medical Center, Broaddus Hospital, Webster Memorial Hospital, Grafton City Hospital, Highland-Clarksburg Hospital, and Minnie Hamilton Health System) are not eligible for travel contracts within the health system
• Travel experience is not required, making this position suitable for first-time travelers
• Orientation is held every other Monday
• Non-billable EMR training modules must be completed prior to start date, averaging 8 hours to complete

Benefits

• 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

Job : P-734800

Open Positions: 3