Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a night shift acute care position requiring an active MN RN license and prior travel experience.

Details

• Med/Surg unit in an acute care hospital setting with 25 beds
• Patient population includes heavy ortho post-op (hips, knees, spine, shoulder), general post-op, GYN, pneumonia, CHF, COPD, and geriatric patients with multiple comorbidities
• Rare pediatric patients under 18 for post-op pain control monitoring overnight
• Nurse to patient ratios of 1:4 days and 1:5 nights based on acuity
• Night shift schedule, three 12-hour shifts weekly (7p-7a)
• Every third weekend required (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
• Every third holiday required per facility rotation
• EPIC EMR used
• No respiratory therapist on unit; RT support available via 24-hour iPad access
• No dedicated tele/monitor tech; RNs must be able to read own tele strips (Mindray monitors)
• Charge RN rarely takes patient assignments and helps prepare discharges
• 2 nurse aides per shift
• No call or standby requirements
• No floating requirements
• Block scheduling allowed depending on unit needs

Requirements

• Active MN RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required (AHA)
• PALS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• BSN not required for this position
• Must be proficient in starting own IVs
• Prior orthopedic nursing experience preferred
• Must be able to titrate drips including Heparin (Insulin, Cardizem, Levophed, and Dopamine per manager approval)
• At least one previous travel assignment required

Additional Information

• Care for post-op orthopedic, GYN, and general surgical patients along with medical patients with CHF, COPD, and geriatric comorbidities
• Manage titratable drips and monitor telemetry independently with charge nurse support as needed
• Unit orientation consists of three 12-hour shifts, including one day shift for system and pharmacy access
• Navy blue scrub jacket required; any color or print undershirt permitted
• RTO requests must be submitted prior to scheduling
• House Supervisor coverage provided on nights and weekends