Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Orthopedic Trauma unit at a Level 1 Trauma Center, requiring at least 2 years of RN experience and active NE or Compact licensure.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting on a 55-bed Med/Surg Orthopedic Trauma unit (4th Floor North & South)
• Level 1 Trauma Center
• Patient population includes joint replacements, fractures, colon resections, COPD exacerbations, prostatectomy, cellulitis, sepsis, ortho trauma, GI bleeds, pneumonia, and failure to thrive
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5-6; nurse aides/PCTs available at a 1:10-20 ratio
• Telemetry monitoring available with tele techs interpreting strips; RNs are expected to have basic tele awareness
• RNs required to titrate Heparin, lidocaine, and ketamine drips; PCA pumps also in use
• Charge nurse present on each shift and takes an assignment
• 12-hour night shifts (1830–0700)
• Every other weekend required, with potential for additional coverage based on department needs; schedules posted 6 weeks in advance
• Floating required to other Med/Surg areas or units holding Med/Surg patients
• EMR: Epic

Requirements

• Active NE or Compact (NLC) RN license required; pending licenses not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Required certifications: BLS (AHA); ACLS preferred
• Med/Surg and/or Orthopedic Trauma experience required
• Basic telemetry awareness required
• Experience titrating drips (Heparin, lidocaine, ketamine) required
• Driver's license required for consideration (used to verify residence outside the 50-mile radius)
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity-affiliated facility within the past year; candidates employed PRN through outside firms will be considered

Additional Information

• 2-day unit-specific orientation provided, followed by a pass/fail open-book skills exam on the final day of orientation; a minimum score of 90% is required to pass
• High-volume unit with frequent admissions and discharges; strong time management, attendance, and teamwork are essential for success
• Unit emphasizes hourly rounding and responsiveness
• Mechanical lifts available in every other room
• Diverse patient population served, including Spanish-, Karen-, and Burmese-speaking patients
• Scrub color: Navy Blue; artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas
• Holiday coverage required for 2–3 holidays between Thanksgiving and New Year's
• RTO must be submitted upfront; limited to 7 or fewer days per 13-week contract with no additional RTO approved after submission
• Block scheduling available in limited amounts; travelers are otherwise scheduled by the facility
• A limited amount of self-scheduling/block scheduling may be approved