Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a night shift Ortho/ENT/Spine Med-Surg unit requiring tele experience and WI or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Med/Surg unit (IU 11T Joint) in a Level III Trauma Center with Magnet designation
• 24-bed unit, sister unit to 11S
• Patient population includes orthopedic joint replacements, ENT (tracheostomy/laryngectomy), spinal procedures, and medical overflow
• Also manages dialysis, falls, wound care, isolation, COVID+ patients, and IV antibiotic therapy
• RN patient ratios: Day 1:4-5, Night 1:6-8
• Tech ratios: Day 1:5-6, Night 1:8
• Centralized telemetry monitoring without a dedicated tele tech
• 12-hour night shift schedule (1900-0730), 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation every other weekend
• Floating required to other Med/Surg units and ED Holding (1:4 ratio), with travelers floated first
• No on-call requirements
• EPIC EMR preferred
• Uses Alaris and Pyxis equipment

Requirements

• Active WI or compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• Minimum 1-2 years RN experience in a Tele/Med-Surg setting, with recent experience within the last year
• Ability to read and interpret cardiac rhythm strips
• Experience managing central lines, starting IVs, and drawing blood
• Ability to titrate Cardizem, heparin, and insulin drips
• Tracheostomy and laryngectomy competency preferred
• Chest tube management experience (posterior approach) preferred
• Charge RN experience preferred
• Pre- and post-op orthopedic care experience preferred
• EPIC EMR experience preferred
• Minimum 1 professional reference within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
• Candidate DOB and last 4 of SSN required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct care to surgical ortho, ENT, and spine patients, along with medical overflow cases
• May serve as backup charge nurse for the unit
• Support available onsite includes 24/7 hospitalist, RT, phlebotomy, unit secretary, and house supervisor coverage
• IV/VAT team available for PICC placement; some RNs trained in midline and ultrasound-guided IV insertion
• At least one orientation shift provided to learn unit flow
• Required to work 1 summer and 1 winter holiday per contract
• Up to 7 days of time off may be approved during the contract
• Subject to a fatigue policy limiting work to 60 hours per week or 5 consecutive 12-hour shifts
• Scrubs of any color accepted, excluding camo or denim
• Must document pre- and post-medication pain scores in accordance with facility protocol
• Free parking provided
• First-time travelers considered if candidate has a strong ortho/airway background
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate with no radius restrictions
• Former Advocate Health employees must be separated at least 12 months before becoming eligible for a travel assignment