Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Med/Surg & Infectious Disease unit requiring prior travel experience, Epic proficiency, and strong knowledge of isolation precautions.

Details

• 18-bed Med/Surg and Infectious Disease unit in an acute care hospital setting, all private rooms
• Patient population includes infectious disease, isolation, COVID, MRSA, C-Diff, and similar diagnoses
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:5–6 (1:4 for COVID patients); unit is typically staffed with 3–4 RNs per shift
• 2 CNAs per shift provide nursing assistant support
• Remote telemetry monitored from the 3rd floor; RNs are not required to read or interpret strips
• No cardiac drips; common IV medications include heparin, antibiotics, and typical Med/Surg IV medications
• No ventilators; patients may be on CPAP, BiPap, or high-flow oxygen managed by respiratory therapy
• Epic is the EMR used; experience is required
• 12-hour night shifts (1900–0730) with a 30-minute lunch break
• Every-other-weekend requirement; weekend nights include Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
• Holiday coverage may be required depending on unit staffing needs
• Travelers are first to float and may be assigned to other Med/Surg units; if floated to a Tele unit, assignments will be within the traveler's skillset
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active WV RN license or compact RN license required
• Current BLS certification (AHA)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Strong knowledge of Med/Surg, infectious disease, and isolation precautions
• Valid driver's license copy required for consideration

Additional Information

• Orientation consists of 1 day of Epic training, 1 day of floor orientation with a preceptor, and independent practice beginning on the 3rd day
• A charge nurse is present 24/7; night charge nurses carry a full patient assignment
• Travelers will be scheduled based on unit needs; block scheduling is permitted as long as unit needs are met
• Royal blue scrubs required; scrub jackets must be royal blue if worn — no hoodies or sweat jackets
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Travelers who have previously worked at any WVU Medicine location must have taken a 2-year break before reapplying
• Travelers may not work within WVU Medicine for longer than one year cumulatively before a 2-year break is required
• 2 references required for consideration: 1 supervisor reference (from a perm facility if worked within the last 12 months) and 1 peer or additional supervisor reference