Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med Surg/Telemetry position in Vermont requiring a VT or compact RN license, night shifts, and recent charge nurse experience.

Details

• Work in a Med Surg/Telemetry unit within a hospital setting
• Night shifts with 12-hour shifts scheduled
• Every other weekend and holiday coverage required as needed
• Nurse-to-patient ratio ranges from 1:4 to 1:5
• Average daily census of 22 patients
• Must float to Acute Rehab, Med Surg, or any unit within RN's scope of practice
• Cerner EMR is used; prior experience is preferred
• Candidates must have their own vehicle due to lack of public transportation in the community

Requirements

• Active VT or compact RN license required
• Current certifications in BLS (AHA) and ACLS (AHA) required
• Minimum of 2 years recent Med Surg and Rehab experience required
• Previous charge RN experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience of at least 3 months required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Must be willing to float within RN's scope of practice
• Skills checklists for Med Surg and Supervisory roles current within 1 year required for consideration
• Local candidates within a 50-mile radius are not eligible

Additional Information

• Coordination of total nursing care, participation in patient and family teaching, and leadership alongside ancillary staff are key responsibilities
• May be asked to work as a backup charge nurse as needed
• No block scheduling will be considered for this assignment
• Requested time off must be included at the time of application; no more than 5 days of RTO accepted
• Three unexcused call-offs may result in contract termination
• Orientation consists of an 8-hour non-billable session
• Candidates must provide a permanent address and required documentation for consideration