Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a specialty Cystic Fibrosis/Lung Transplant/Medicine Unit, requiring 1 year of experience and MO or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Short term acute care Magnet and Teaching Hospital with Level I Trauma Center designation
• Medical Surgical unit specializing in Cystic Fibrosis, Lung Transplant, and general Medicine patients, with overflow standard medicine patients accepted
• Primary care nursing model with patient ratios of 1:3-5
• Night shift, 4x12 hours (19:00-7:30), with option to sign for 36 or 48 hours per week
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required within service line to meet facility needs
• Uses Epic charting system

Requirements

• Active MO or compact RN license required (compact must match permanent residence)
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Experience with IV therapy and phlebotomy, including central line blood draws and starting/maintaining IVs
• Experience with respiratory equipment including High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) and Nasal Cannula
• Experience with isolation precautions and PPE
• Experience with PCA medication administration
• Epic charting experience required

Additional Information

• Provide primary care nursing to patients with Cystic Fibrosis, Lung Transplant, and Medicine Unit needs, with occasional overflow standard medicine patients
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Facial hair must allow for proper respirator fit testing or must be shaved, no exceptions
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must reside at least 75 miles from the facility, no local candidates accepted
• Maximum of 7 days RTO per 13-week contract, with no RTO allowed during the first week of the assignment
• Standard travelers may work up to an 18-month period before requiring a 3-month break in service
• Permanent employees of BJC or Saint Luke's facilities must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Contract length is firm for the duration of the assignment