Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Surgical/Transplant unit specializing in post-surgical kidney, liver, and pancreas transplant care, with stepdown/PCU experience required and night shift availability.

Details

• Hospital-based surgical/transplant unit (4W) providing care for post-surgical and pre-transplant patients
• Patient population includes kidney, liver, and pancreas transplant recipients as well as patients undergoing pre-transplant evaluation during inpatient stay
• Mixed med/surg and stepdown (PCU) floor — nurses may work either acuity level depending on staffing needs
• Patients require close monitoring for infection, organ rejection, and timely medication administration
• Night shift, 12-hour shifts, 3 days per week (36 hours/week)
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active RN license (Oklahoma State Board of Nursing or eNLC compact license) currently in hand
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) required; all certifications must be AHA-issued
• Minimum 1 year of acute care surgical floor (med/surg) experience required
• Stepdown/PCU experience required
• ENT and/or transplant experience preferred
• Preceptor and charge nurse experience preferred
• Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited program required; BSN preferred
• OR (operating room) experience alone does not meet the requirements for this position
• Full date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include managing assigned patients, monitoring physiological data, administering medications, regulating IV infusions and blood products, and coordinating with physicians and support staff
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible — local candidates are not accepted
• Previously placed travelers must have a 6-month separation after 26 cumulative weeks worked before being eligible for a new contract at this facility
• Compliance with onboarding requirements (drug screens, background checks, medical requirements) is strictly enforced — non-compliant travelers risk contract cancellation
• Background check and drug screen results typically take at least 2 weeks; candidates should report to the lab for drug screening promptly upon accepting an offer