Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a 3x12 day shift acute care assignment requiring 1 year of Med/Surg experience and EPIC proficiency.

Details

• Med/Surg unit in an acute care, Trauma Level 3 facility with 38 beds
• Patient ratios of 1:5-6 days and nights, with staff expected to be able to take up to 6 patients
• High turnover unit; admissions follow discharges throughout the shift
• Patient population includes adults and older teens with diagnoses such as pneumonia, UTI, dehydration, influenza, alcohol withdrawal, and respiratory virus
• Surgical patient population includes orthopedic (hip, knee, shoulder), general surgery (appendix, gallbladder, bowel), spinal surgery, and urology cases
• RNs required to titrate drips including Heparin, Bumex, and Lasix
• Dedicated cardiac tech available 24/7; RNs not required to read own telemetry strips
• Nursing supervisor on-site 24/7, with two charge nurses on days and one on nights (non-patient assignments)
• Nurse aides available at 1:8-1:10 ratios, performing accuchecks and vital signs
• Respiratory therapy support available 24/7 for trach, CPAP, BiPAP, and high flow patients
• 3x12-hour day shifts scheduled from 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
• No self-scheduling for travel RNs, though blocked scheduling may be accommodated at times
• Weekend and holiday coverage required as needed
• Low census call/standby requirement
• May float to IMCU for Med/Surg assignments
• EPIC EMR used for charting

Requirements

• Active RN license (NE or Compact) currently in hand
• Current certifications: BLS (AHA or ARC) and CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention)/Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
• Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg experience required
• Experience with EPIC documentation required
• Must be able to accommodate a 1:6 patient ratio
• Must have experience with the specific shift (days or nights) being applied for
• Bedside shift report experience required

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include bedside shift report, proactive patient rounding, and teamwork including assisting with call lights and supporting CNAs
• Unit/department-specific orientation consists of 1.5 shifts
• Navy blue scrubs required
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Must reside within a 45-mile radius of the facility