Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg position in a hospital setting, requiring at least 18 months of recent Med/Surg experience and proficiency with Cerner or Epic EMR.

Details

• Work in a large hospital with multiple Med/Surg specialty units, including trauma surgical, neuroscience, oncology, orthopedics, and urology
• Patient populations include general surgery, vascular, CVA, TBI, neuro, oncology, ortho, urology, and general Med/Surg cases
• Unit assignments determined on the first day of orientation
• Typical patient ratios range from 1:5 to 1:6 depending on unit and shift
• Uses Cerner as the primary EMR, with Epic experience also considered
• Plum 360 IV pumps and Omnicell medication dispensing in use
• Floats required between like Med/Surg units and occasionally to ICU or ER for task support
• 12-hour day and night shifts (7a-7p, 7p-7a) with every other weekend or 4 weekend days per month required
• Telemetry monitored by techs, but RNs must interpret and confirm telemetry strips every 4 hours
• No on-call duties

Requirements

• Active AL or Compact RN license required
• At least 18 months of recent Med/Surg experience
• Minimum of 1 year trauma or surgical RN experience if assigned to surgical/trauma unit
• Experience with Cerner (preferred) or Epic EMR required
• Current BLS and NIHSS certifications required
• Proficiency in wound care, chest tubes, IV skills, NGT, medication administration and documentation
• Telemetry interpretation experience required
• Must have experience with trach care, PEG tubes, foleys, and drains if assigned to relevant units
• Must not have worked as permanent staff within the previous 6 months

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include assessment, prioritization, documentation, and escalation of care for a variety of complex patient populations
• RNs are required to perform telemetry interpretation and participate in regular strip reviews
• Support team includes CNAs (1:6 ratio), charge nurses, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, and unit receptionist
• Orientation includes 24 hours classroom and 24 hours unit-based training for new or returning travelers after 1+ year absence
• First-time travelers are welcome with required experience
• Holiday coverage requires working one major and one minor holiday as assigned
• Scrub color is not restricted; any color may be worn
• Only candidates living outside a 60-mile radius are eligible
• Time off requests up to 7 days are allowed, excluding blackout dates
• Designated parking is available in the parking deck (levels 2-4)