Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a 13-week acute care assignment requiring at least 1 year of MS experience and EPIC proficiency.

Details

• Med/Surg unit in an acute care, Trauma Level 3 facility with 38 beds
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5-6 days and nights, must be able to take 6
• Patient population includes adults and older teens with diagnoses such as pneumonia, UTI, dehydration, influenza, alcohol withdrawal, and respiratory virus
• Surgical patient population includes ortho (hips, knees, shoulders), general surgery (appendix, gallbladder, bowel), spinal surgery, and urology cases
• RNs required to titrate drips including Heparin, and manage set-rate drips such as Bumex and Lasix
• Cardiac tech available 24/7, RNs not required to read own telemetry strips
• Nursing supervisor on-site 24/7, two charge nurses on days and one on nights who do not typically take patients
• Nurse aides present with 1:8-1:10 ratios, perform accuchecks and vital signs
• Respiratory therapy support available 24/7 for trach, CPAP, BiPAP, and high flow patients
• EPIC EMR used for charting
• Schedule consists of 3x12-hour day shifts
• May float to IMCU for Med/Surg assignments
• Weekend and holiday coverage required as needed
• Low census call/standby may apply

Requirements

• Active RN license (NE or Compact)
• BLS certification (AHA or ARC)
• CPI certification required
• Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg experience required
• EPIC documentation experience required
• Experience with bedside shift report required
• Must be able to take a 1:6 patient ratio
• Should have experience with the shift type being submitted for (days vs nights)

Additional Information

• Participate in bedside shift report and proactive patient rounding
• Collaborate as part of a care team, assisting with call lights and working closely with CNAs
• Unit-specific orientation consists of 1.5 shifts
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Must reside within a 45-mile radius of the facility
• Cancellation policy allows up to 3 shifts per 13-week assignment
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• No self-scheduling for travel RNs, though blocked scheduling may be accommodated at times