Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a fast-paced Med/Surg Trauma unit requiring at least 1.5 years of experience and Level I or II Trauma center background.

Details

• 36-bed adult surgical unit in a hospital setting
• Primarily serves trauma and acute care surgical patients, including spinal cord injuries (new quadriplegics and paraplegics), traumatic brain injuries, orthopedic trauma, hernia repairs, small bowel obstructions, appendectomies, and cholecystectomies
• Unit includes 2 negative pressure rooms for infectious/COVID patients
• RN-to-patient ratios: 1:4 on days, 1:5 on nights
• LNA-to-patient ratio: 1:12

Requirements

• Active NH RN license or Compact RN license required (proof of state residency required for compact license holders)
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum of 1.5 years of recent, equivalent Med/Surg experience required
• Recent Level I Trauma center experience required, or several years of Level II Trauma center experience; experience must be within the last 2 years
• Proficiency with chest tubes, surgical lines/tubes/drains, trachs, and laryngectomies required
• Experience managing drips including Diltiazem, heparin, Lasix, insulin, and amiodarone required
• Telemetry experience required
• Central line care, maintenance, and blood draws experience required
• Complex wound care experience required
• Two manager references required for consideration

Additional Information

• Candidate must reside more than 75 miles from the facility to be eligible — local candidates are not accepted
• Unit culture prioritizes patient rehabilitation and individualized support in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment