Travel RN: High-Acuity Surgical Step-Down (MI)

American Traveler, LLC.; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Generous Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy

Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a high-acuity Progressive Care Unit in Michigan. MI licensure and at least one year of relevant nursing experience are required, with ICU background a plus for this fast-paced step-down unit.

This 13-week assignment runs night shift from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM on an every-other-weekend schedule, with a 4:1 (sometimes 3:1) patient ratio and care for chest tubes, lines, drains, and other critical devices.

Qualifications

• Active MI RN license required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant nursing experience required.
• ICU background is beneficial for this fast-paced step-down unit.

Responsibilities

• Work in a high-acuity, fast-paced surgical step-down unit (2 East).
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 4:1, sometimes 3:1.
• Patients may require chest tubes, arterial lines, PICC and other central lines, ostomies, trachs, NG tubes, wound vacs, and various drains.
• Manage drips and IV infusions including Heparin, Insulin, Nitro, Amiodarone, and Cardizem.
• Night shift schedule of 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM on an every-other-weekend basis.
• 13-week assignment length.
• Epic EMR experience preferred.
• Provide high-acuity nursing care to surgical step-down patients requiring close monitoring and specialized device management.
• Holiday coverage required for Thanksgiving and one additional winter holiday.
• Local candidates accepted at standard rates.
• Radius rule of 60 miles applies for eligibility.

Skills

BLS certification

Education

MI RN license

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a high-acuity Progressive Care Unit in Michigan. MI licensure and at least one year of relevant nursing experience are required, with ICU background a plus for this fast-paced step-down unit.

This 13-week assignment runs night shift from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM on an every-other-weekend schedule, with a 4:1 (sometimes 3:1) patient ratio and care for chest tubes, lines, drains, and other critical devices.