Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Med/Surg Float Pool position at a Critical Access Hospital, requiring 1 year each of Med/Surg and ER experience, charge experience, and TNCC certification.

Details

• Acute care setting at a Critical Access Hospital (CAH)
• Primarily Med/Surg unit with required floating to the Emergency Room
• Unit includes 6 inpatient beds and 6 universal beds with an average daily census of 5
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 4:1
• Staffing typically consists of 2 RNs and a tech per shift
• 12-hour night shifts, 1900–0700
• Every 3rd weekend required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Epic EMR used; Epic experience within the past 12 months is required
• Equipment includes Pyxis medication dispensing systems and BD Alaris infusion pumps

Requirements

• Active NE or compact RN license in good standing
• Current certifications required: BLS (AHA or ARC), ACLS (AHA or ARC), and TNCC
• Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg experience required
• Minimum 1 year of ER experience required; ER skills checklist must be completed for consideration
• Charge nurse experience required
• Epic EMR experience within the past 12 months required
• Graduation from an accredited professional nursing program required
• BSN preferred but not required
• Familiarity with CAH ER/Med/Surg needs required

Additional Information

• Candidate must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted
• Candidates who have previously worked for Bryan Health must have an end date at least 12 months prior to their submission date
• Orientation consists of 12 hours of training alongside another RN; length may vary based on traveler comfort level
• Epic-specific training is required as part of orientation
• Responsibilities include providing nursing care to patients with acute, chronic, and complex disease processes in a fast-paced environment
• Charge nurse duties are expected as part of this role
• Solid-colored scrubs required
• 13-week contract