Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg position requiring Epic EMR proficiency and a strong medical-surgical background, working 12-hour night shifts at an acute care hospital.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting on a 32-bed Med/Surg unit (currently operating at 20 beds)
• Diverse patient population including chest pain, CHF, pneumonia, abdominal pain, pancreatitis, orthopedic, detox, post-op surgical, and pediatric patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of no more than 1:5; unit staffs both RNs and LPNs with 3 aides per shift
• Respiratory therapy support available for CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen management
• Telemetry strips are read by the ICU and faxed to the Med/Surg nurse for documentation
• RNs are not required to titrate drips
• Epic EMR experience is required
• 12-hour night shifts (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM)
• Night shift weekend coverage includes Friday, Saturday, and Sunday; every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage rotates with regular staff
• No on-call or standby requirement
• Floating to other units as a tasker or extra support is required
• Manager-driven scheduling with openness to block scheduling based on traveler preferences

Requirements

• Active RN license (Maryland or Compact) required
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg RN experience required
• Strong medical-surgical background required due to the high variety of patient diagnoses
• Required certifications: BLS (AHA) and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Epic EMR experience required
• BSN not required
• Must provide a valid, unexpired driver's license for consideration
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position

Additional Information

• Orientation consists of 3–5 days of on-unit training including a facility tour, policy review, and department-specific training (MedTech, pharmacy, and lab)
• A House Supervisor manages assignments for nurses and aides; no charge nurse is present on the unit
• Scrubs of any color are acceptable, with the exception of camouflage and orange
• Candidates who have previously worked at any WVU Medicine location must have taken a 2-year break before being considered
• Former permanent staff of Garrett Regional Medical Center are not eligible to return as travelers
• Travelers may not work within the WVU system for longer than one cumulative year without a 2-year break
• Candidates may only be submitted to one WVU facility at a time
• A driver's license copy, two references (including one supervisor reference), skills checklist completed within the past year, and copies of certifications are required for consideration