Travel RN - Med​/Surg

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a Neuroscience unit requiring 2+ years of experience and ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications.

• Active MO or compact RN license required (compact must match permanent residence)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Current certifications required: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
• Experience with EPIC charting system preferred
• Skills required:
  
  medication administration, Heparin administration, cardiac monitoring and emergency response, and interpretation/management of dysrhythmias
• Experience in Med/Surg, telemetry, IV therapy/phlebotomy, peripheral line care, neurological/psychiatric care, pre/post neurosurgery, and surgical drain management required

• Night shift, 4x12 hours (19:00-07:30) in a Neurosurgery unit
• Magnet-designated, teaching hospital, Level I Trauma Center
• Patient population includes pre- and post-operative cranial and spinal surgery patients, with occasional general neurology and stroke patients as secondary coverage
• Patient ratios of 1:4-6
• Unit manages intermittently drained lumbar and surgical drains
• Unit does not manage titratable drips (except Heparin), trached/total laryngectomy patients, EVDs, fresh TPA administration, or arterial lines
• Required to work every other weekend
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required within service line to meet facility needs
• EPIC charting system used
• Option to sign for 36 or 48 hours per week
• Provide direct patient care to pre- and post-operative neurosurgical patients, including management of surgical drains
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility; no local candidates accepted
• Facial hair must allow for proper respirator fit testing or must be shaved with no exceptions
• No more than 7 days of RTO allowed per 13-week contract, with no RTO permitted during the first week of the assignment
• Travelers may stay for an 18-month period, followed by a required 3-month break in service
• Permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning to any facility within the health system as a traveler
• First-time travelers are not required to have prior travel experience for consideration

• 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-776249

Open Positions: 1