Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a 13-week night shift contract on a Med/Surg Telemetry Infusion/Oncology unit, requiring acute care experience and proficiency with titratable drips.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting on a Med/Surg Telemetry unit specializing in Infusion/Oncology (8N)
• 27-bed unit serving oncology/hematology, general medical, GI bleed, PE/DVT, sepsis, CHF/COPD, pneumonia, and failure-to-thrive patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratios: 1:4–5 (day/eve) and 1:6 (nights), with a possible maximum of 1:7 when short-staffed
• Nurse aides available at ratios of 1:7–9 (day/eve) and up to 1:14 (overnight)
• Centralized tele techs monitor and read strips; RNs are expected to be tele-aware but are not required to formally read strips
• RNs required to titrate drips including insulin, heparin, cardizem, nitro, amiodarone, and octreotide; must be comfortable managing blood transfusions
• Respiratory therapy is in-house 24/7 and supports multiple units; equipment may include continuous CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow O2
• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (1900–0730), 12-hour shifts
• Every other weekend required (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
• Holiday coverage required: 2 of 3 winter holidays, every other holiday during other times of the year
• No on-call or standby requirement
• Travelers are first to float within med/surg units; floating outside of med/surg is limited to observer needs or helping hands tasks, done in 4-hour increments
• Charting system is Cerner (transitioning to Epic)
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active WI RN license or compact RN license (must be active by start date)
• Current BLS certification (AHA)
• Minimum 1 year of acute care RN experience required
• Must have experience with titratable drips and comfort managing complex patients
• No oncology or chemotherapy experience required
• 2 professional references required for consideration: 1 supervisor reference within the last 12 months of relevant experience, and 1 peer or supervisor reference from the same specialty within the last 3 years

Additional Information

• Travelers may be asked to step into a charge nurse role, particularly on night shift, if they are comfortable doing so
• Charge nurse is present on all shifts and takes a modified patient assignment (days 1:2–3, nights 1:4)
• Orientation consists of 1 day of computer/CBT/regulatory training plus one 12-hour floor shift
• Prior travel nursing experience preferred; travel pairs will not be accepted
• Scrubs of any color are acceptable; scrubs bearing another health system's logo are not permitted
• Scheduling requests are accommodated when possible, but block scheduling cannot be guaranteed
• Candidates who have previously worked for this health system as permanent staff must have an end date at least 6 months prior to their consideration date
• Candidates residing within 80 miles of the facility are considered local and may be eligible at a different pay structure
• Local candidates are accepted for this position