Travel RN - Med​/Surg

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Medical Surgical position requiring a VA or compact RN license and 2 years of experience on a night shift assignment.

• Active VA or compact RN license required
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Community hospital experience preferred
• Skills in IV therapy/phlebotomy, central line and PICC line management, and starting/maintaining IVs
• Experience with respiratory care including chest tubes, high flow nasal cannula, and tracheostomy management preferred
• Experience with wound care/wound vac and isolation precautions/PPE
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, telemetry, and rapid response/code team protocols
• Experience with renal failure and pre/post hemodialysis management preferred
• Experience administering medications including heparin, insulin, and PCA

• Work on a 32-bed medical/surgical unit known as the Medical Innovation Unit, focused on adopting new technologies and nursing practice models
• Patient ratio of 1:6
• Night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 19:00-7:00)
• Required to work every other weekend
• Floating required to cover staffing needs
• Preferred charting system experience with Meditech
• Uses Hercules beds
• Provide direct patient care in a medical/surgical unit emphasizing innovative nursing practices and new technology adoption
• Staff are assigned to self-scheduling groups that rotate weekly
• Holiday rotation required, including one summer and one winter holiday
• RTO policy: if one holiday falls within the assignment expect to work it, if two expect to work one, if three expect to work two
• Must complete employee health drug screening on first day before beginning first shift the following day
• Zero-tolerance drug policy, including no acceptance of medical marijuana cards
• Fit testing required, including shaving for proper fit unless an approved medical exemption is provided
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are not accepted
• Candidates who previously worked as permanent staff at the facility within the past 24 months will not be considered

• 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-772512

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