Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Orthopedic Trauma unit at a Level 1 Trauma Center, requiring at least 2 years of experience and active NE or Compact RN 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 — serving a multicultural population including Spanish, Karen, and Burmese-speaking patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5–6; CNAs/PCTs available at a 1:10–20 ratio
• RNs are required to titrate Heparin, lidocaine, and ketamine drips; PCA pumps also in use
• Telemetry techs interpret strips; RNs are expected to have general tele awareness
• Charting via Epic (experience required)
• 12-hour night shifts (1830–0700); day shifts also referenced (0630–1900)
• Travelers are assigned to scheduled shifts; limited block scheduling may be approved
• Typically every other weekend required, with potential for additional weekend coverage based on department needs
• Floating required to other Med/Surg areas or units housing Med/Surg patients
• Charge nurse present on each shift and takes an assignment
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active NE or Compact (NLC) RN license — must be active at time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Med/Surg experience required; orthopedic or trauma experience a plus
• BLS certification (AHA) required; ACLS preferred — pending certifications not accepted
• Epic EMR experience required
• Ability to titrate drips including Heparin, lidocaine, and ketamine
• Driver's license required for consideration (used to verify residence outside the 50-mile radius)
• 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility

Additional Information

• Unit has a strong emphasis on hourly rounding, patient responsiveness, and managing a high volume of admissions and discharges daily
• Mechanical lifts available in every other room
• RNs must wear navy blue scrubs
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas
• Orientation consists of 2 days of unit/department-specific training, plus a pass/fail open-book exam on the final day of orientation — a score of 90% or higher is required to continue the assignment
• 2–3 holidays required between Thanksgiving and New Year's
• RTO must be declared upfront; no more than 7 days per 13-week contract, and no additional RTO will be approved after submission
• 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 staffing firms will be considered