Travel RN - Med​/Surg - Orthopedics

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Med/Surg RN for an Ortho-Neuro unit requiring a WV or compact RN license and prior orthopedic patient care experience.

• Active WV or compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• BLS certification (AHA) required
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Prior experience caring for orthopedic patients and using PCA pumps required
• Unexpired copy of driver's license required for consideration

• Acute care Med-Surg unit specializing in Ortho-Neuro care with 33 private-room beds
• Patient ratio of 1 to 6
• Patient population includes elective ortho surgeries (hips, knees, shoulders), fall-related fractures, neuro-surgical back and neck cases, and general Med-Surg diagnoses
• Uses PCA pumps and manages IV fluids; RNs are not required to titrate drips
• Remote telemetry monitoring available as needed; RNs are not required to read strips
• EPIC EMR system used for charting
• 12-hour day shifts scheduled  with a half-hour lunch break
• Every-other-weekend requirement, with weekend shifts on Saturday and Sunday for day shift
• Holiday coverage required based on unit staffing needs
• Travelers float first, primarily to other Med-Surg units, and if floated to Tele are assigned patients within their skill set
• Possible low census call-off depending on contract terms
• Unit has a Charge Nurse on all shifts; night Charge Nurse always carries a full patient assignment
• Supported by Patient Care Techs handling vitals, blood sugar checks, ADLs, and Foley catheter removal
• Respiratory equipment such as CPAP, BiPAP, and High Flow managed by Respiratory Therapy
• Scrub color is royal blue; scrub jackets optional but must be royal blue with no hoodies or sweat-jackets allowed
• Orientation includes 1 day of EPIC training followed by 1 day on the floor with a preceptor before working independently
• Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to qualify for travel positplatform, as no local travelers are accepted
• Travelers who previously worked at any WVU Medicine facility must have taken a 2-year break before reapplying
• Travelers are limited to working within the WVU system for up to one year before requiring a 2-year break

• 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-761511

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