Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Medical-Surgical position specializing in post-operative colorectal surgery care, with a minimum of 18 months of experience and Cerner EMR proficiency required.

Details

• Work is performed on a Medical-Surgical unit (3 North) specializing in post-operative care of colorectal surgery patients
• Unit cares for patients requiring negative-airflow rooms; candidates must be fit-tested for an N95 mask or trained on PAPR device use
• Patient ratio is 1:5–6
• Day shift, 4x12-hour shifts, 7:00 AM–7:30 PM
• Travelers are expected to work every other weekend, with the possibility of consecutive weekends based on operational needs
• Charge nurse responsibilities may be assigned as needed, with training and resources provided
• Floating may be required to different levels of care (Med-Surg, PCU, ICU) within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate hospital
• Cerner EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active IN or Compact RN license currently in hand
• Graduation from a nursing program accredited by ACEN or CCNE required
• Current BLS certification (AHA or RQI accepted)
• Minimum 18 months to 2 years of RN experience required
• Level 1 Trauma experience preferred
• Cerner EMR experience required

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are not accepted for this position
• COVID vaccination is required; medical or religious exemptions are accepted with appropriate documentation
• Candidates must be available to work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Up to 5 days of RTO may be approved automatically
• Former permanent or PRN employees of this health system must have been separated for at least 12 months before being eligible to apply as a traveler
• If a contracted shift is missed, the shift must be made up within the pay period or will be added to the end of the contract