Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry position on a respiratory-focused unit, requiring at least 2 years of experience with 1 year recent in specialty and an active AL or compact RN license.

Details

• 42-bed Medical Respiratory Unit in a hospital setting, with an additional 8-bed respiratory step-down sub-unit
• Primary patient population includes acute and chronic respiratory conditions such as pneumonia, COPD, and shortness of breath, with additional medical patients presenting with GI issues, diabetes, and occasional stroke or surgical needs
• Standard nursing ratio is 1:6; the 8-bed respiratory step-down area maintains a 1:4 ratio
• Night shift schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage required
• Floating to other units and hospitals is required
• EMR system is Meditech (experience preferred but not required)
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active AL state or compact RN license required — no pending or temporary licenses accepted
• No hits (past or current) on nursing license allowed
• BLS certification required (AHA or Red Cross accepted)
• Associate degree in nursing (ADN) or higher required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience; candidates with 18 months may be considered if working under their highest level of professional license
• At least 1 year of recent experience in Med/Surg Telemetry required
• Current driver's license required for consideration
• NURSYS license verification required for consideration
• Two professional references from within the last year required for consideration
• SSN required for consideration

Additional Information

• Patients benefit from daily interdisciplinary team rounds
• No pre-start HealthStream modules required — competency-based modules will be completed during virtual orientation
• Solid navy scrubs required
• Local candidates are welcome to apply with no radius restrictions
• Timekeeping is managed through Centricity