Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Medical/Surgical position requiring a NJ or compact RN license and at least 2 years of Med/Surg experience, with strong clinical skills across a wide range of acute care procedures.

Details

• 23-bed Medical/Surgical unit in a community hospital setting
• Patient ratio of 1:7
• Day shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
• Every other weekend (EOW) required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Clinical skills required include: telemetry remote monitoring, IV insulin protocol, colostomy care, feeding tube care/management, pre/post hemodialysis, renal failure management, accessing ports, blood product administration, central line blood draws, peripheral and PICC line management, starting IVs, heparin/insulin administration, CVA care, pre/post neuro surgery, total joint replacements, surgical drains, chest tubes, tracheostomy management, and oxygen management

Requirements

• Active NJ RN license or compact RN license currently in hand
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg experience required
• Epic EMR experience required; additional EMR experience preferred
• Proficiency in telemetry/cardiac monitoring and emergency response
• Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, and peripheral line care
• Experience with respiratory management including nasal cannula, oxygen administration, and non-invasive airway management
• Knowledge of isolation precautions and PPE protocols
• 2 professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers with sufficient Med/Surg experience will be considered
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• Former permanent staff must have been separated from the facility for at least 1 year before being eligible to return as a traveler
• Travel pairs or groups will not be accepted
• Orientation is held weekly on Mondays
• No RTO will be approved during the first week of orientation; a maximum of 3 days of RTO will be auto-approved for the remainder of the contract
• Scrub colors: white top and navy pants