Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Stepdown unit night shift position in Fort Smith, AR, requiring a minimum of 2 years of experience and hands-on skills with post-CV surgery care and cardiac drip titration.

Details

• Night shift position in a Stepdown unit (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Patient ratio of 5:1
• Float requirement to Med Surg as needed
• On-call requirements based on unit needs
• Epic EMR
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active AR RN license or compact license equivalent recognized in Arkansas
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of Stepdown or related experience, with at least 1 year of recent specialty experience
• Experience with post-cardiovascular surgery patient care
• Proficiency in titrating cardiac drips including Nitroglycerin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, and Esmolol
• Experience with BiPAP and AirVo high-flow therapy
• Ability to recognize and respond to a deteriorating patient
• Valid U.S. Social Security Number required

Additional Information

• Candidates should be comfortable with rapid turnaround and shifting clinical priorities
• Black scrubs required
• Up to 5 days of RTO is permitted but must be made up during the assignment
• Candidates with a home address within 50 miles of the facility are subject to a reduced bill rate
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are limited to 3 consecutive 13-week contracts before a separation period or facility change is required
• No gaps in employment of 90 or more days within the past 12 months
• No expiring certifications within the first 30 days of the assignment unless renewal is already scheduled and documented