Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg unit, requiring EPIC experience and at least 2 years of medical-surgical nursing background.

Details

• Acute care Med/Surg unit within a hospital setting
• 32-bed unit currently operating with 20 beds due to staffing levels
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of no more than 5:1, with both RNs and LPNs on staff
• Patient population includes CP, CHF, pneumonia, abdominal pain, pancreatitis, ortho, detox, post-op surgical cases, and pediatric patients
• Unit does not accept laboring mothers or patients on titrating cardiac or insulin drips
• RNs are not required to titrate drips
• ICU monitor techs read telemetry strips and fax results to the unit for documentation
• Unit is supported by 3 nurse aides per shift
• Respiratory therapy equipment includes CPAP, BiPAP, and high flow, with RT support available at all hours
• EPIC EMR experience required
• 12-hour night shifts, scheduled 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM
• Every other weekend required, with night shift falling on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
• Holiday coverage rotates with regular staff
• No call or standby requirements
• Floating required, frequently assisting other units as a tasker or extra support
• No specific scrub color required, though camo and orange are not permitted

Requirements

• Active RN license (Maryland or Compact) required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Strong Med/Surg background required due to the variety of patient types on the unit
• Current BLS (AHA) certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• ACLS and PALS certifications recommended but not required
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Unexpired copy of driver's license required for consideration
• No first-time travelers considered for this position

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care to a diverse Med/Surg population including medical, surgical, and select pediatric cases
• Document telemetry readings communicated by ICU monitor techs
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy for CPAP, BiPAP, and high flow patient needs
• Unit-specific orientation includes a tour, introductions, policy review, and 3-5 days of on-unit training alongside MediTech, pharmacy, and lab training
• Candidates must live outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible, as local candidates are not accepted
• Returning travelers who previously worked at any WVU Medicine location must have taken a 2-year break before reapplying
• Former permanent staff at this facility are not eligible to return as travelers
• Travelers may not work within the WVU system for longer than one cumulative year without taking a required 2-year break