Travel RN - Med​/Surg - Neuro

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg-Neuro RN for a Level 1 trauma hospital requiring NIHSS certification and 2+ years of experience.

• Active RN license (NE state or Compact) required, pending licenses not accepted
• BLS (AHA) and NIHSS certifications required, pending certifications not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Acute care and Level 1 trauma setting experience preferred
• Must pass a pass/fail open-book exam on orientation skills with a minimum score of 90%
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas
• Driver's license required to confirm residency for radius eligibility

• Acute care Med/Surg-Tele unit specializing in Neuro patients within a Level 1 trauma facility
• 25-bed unit with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:5-6
• Patient population includes strokes, stable neurological deficits, post neurosurgery procedures, and general Med/Surg overflow cases such as joint replacements, fractures, colon resections, COPD exacerbation, GI bleeds, and sepsis
• RNs titrate drips including heparin, lidocaine, ketamine, and manage PCA pumps
• Charge nurse present on every shift and takes a patient assignment
• Nurse aides/patient care techs on unit at 1:10-20 ratio
• Tele techs interpret monitor strips; RNs should maintain general tele awareness
• 12-hour night shifts ), with limited block scheduling available
• Travelers are scheduled directly by the facility
• Required to work at least every other weekend, with additional shifts possible based on census
• 2-3 holiday shifts required between Thanksgiving and New Year's
• Floating required to other medical surgical areas or units with Med/Surg patients awaiting placement
• EPIC EMR used
• Provide direct nursing care including hourly rounding, medication administration, and drip titration for Med/Surg-Neuro patients
• Manage frequent patient admissions and discharges throughout the shift
• Care for a culturally diverse patient population, including Spanish, Karen, and Burmese-speaking patients
• Mechanical lifts available in alternating patient rooms
• 2 days of unit-specific orientation provided
• Navy blue scrubs required for RNs
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) with any Common Spirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year; PRN employment through outside staffing firms is acceptable
• First-time travelers with strong clinical backgrounds will be considered, though prior travel experience is preferred

• 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-771196

Open Positions: 1