Travel RN - Med​/Surg

American Traveler is seeking a travel RN for a Med/Surg position at a Level 3 Trauma acute care hospital, requiring at least 1 year of Med/Surg experience and Epic proficiency.

Job Details

• 38-bed Med/Surg unit in an acute care, Level 3 Trauma hospital setting,

• Patient population includes adults and possibly older teens with a wide range of diagnoses including pneumonia, UTI, dehydration, influenza, alcohol withdrawal, respiratory illness, orthopedic surgical cases (hips, knees, shoulders), general surgery (appendix, gallbladder, bowel), spinal surgery, and urology,

• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5-6 on both days and nights; must be able to manage a 1:6 assignment,

• High patient turnover on day shift - discharges are typically followed by new admissions,

• RNs are required to titrate drips; common titratable drips include Heparin, with set-rate drips including Bumex and Lasix,

• Cardiac monitoring technicians available 24/7; RNs are not required to read their own telemetry strips,

• Nurse aides available at a 1:8-1:10 ratio, capable of performing accuchecks and vital signs,

• Respiratory therapy support available 24/7; RT equipment in use includes trachs, CPAP for OSA, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen (less common),

• Nursing supervisors available 24/7; day shift has two charge nurses who do not take patients, night shift has one charge nurse who does not take patients,

• Charting system:
Epic (experience required),

• 12-hour day shifts, 3x12 schedule (6:00 AM-6:30 PM),

• Weekend and holiday coverage required on an as-needed basis,

• No self-scheduling for travel RNs; blocked scheduling may be accommodated at times,

• May float to the IMCU for Med/Surg assignments,

• Low census/call cancellation is possible - there is no active on-call or standby requirement beyond this,

Job Requirements

• Active NE or Compact RN license required,

• Current certifications: BLS (AHA or ARC) and CPI,

• Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg nursing experience required,

• Experience with Epic EMR documentation required,

• Must be experienced with the shift being applied for (days vs. nights),

• Must be able to manage a 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio,

• BSN not required,

Additional Information

• Unit expectations include strong teamwork, assisting with call lights, collaborating effectively with CNAs, performing bedside shift report, and proactive patient rounding,

• Orientation consists of 1.5 shifts,

• Must reside more than 45 miles from the facility to qualify under the radius rule,

• Navy blue scrubs required,

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply