Travel RN - Med/Surg

American Traveler, LLC.; Aberdeen (SD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Travel reimbursements

Non-taxed per diem

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Weekly payroll

CEUs access

Licensure reimbursements

Job summary

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Med Surg/CCU position in South Dakota. SD or compact RN license with BLS and ACLS is required; CCU experience is preferred.

The role involves caring for critically ill patients (16+) with 12-hour shifts, 1:1 or 1:2 ratios in CCU, rotating days/nights, and possible float to Med/Surg or PEDS. Housing allowance and travel/licensure reimbursements are provided.

Qualifications

• Active SD RN license or multistate compact license required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience; CCU experience preferred.
• Prior Med/Surg, PEDS, or ED experience a plus.
• CCRN and/or TNCC certifications a plus.
• Strong critical thinking skills for patient assessment and interpreting hemodynamic monitoring results.
• Effective communication skills for collaboration with physicians, healthcare workers, and patients/families.

Responsibilities

• Critical care unit caring for critically ill adolescent (16+) to geriatric patients.
• CAH acute care setting with 8 private rooms.
• Nurse to patient ratios of 1:1 or 1:2 for CCU and 1:4 for Med/Surg overflow.
• Use of EPIC charting system, PLUM IV smart pumps, central lines, arterial lines, ventilators, IABP, and overhead lift system.
• 12-hour rotating day/night shifts (0700-1930 or 1900-0730).
• 3 or 4 twelve-hour shifts per week with 48-hour option.
• Every other weekend and holiday rotation; no on-call requirements.
• Minimum staffing of 2 RNs when a patient is present; may float to Med/Surg and PEDS when CCU census is low.
• Provide individualized nursing care and escalate complications.
• Collaborate with physicians and supervise unlicensed personnel.

Skills

Active SD RN license or compact RN

BLS certification

ACLS certification

2+ years RN experience

CCU experience preferred

Med/Surg/PEDS/ED experience a plus

CCRN or TNCC a plus

Critical thinking

Effective communication

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Med Surg/Critical Care Unit requiring SD or compact RN license and ACLS/BLS certification with prior CCU experience preferred.

Requirements

• Active SD RN or multistate compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of experience required, with CCU experience preferred
• Prior Med/Surg, PEDS, and ED experience a plus
• CCRN and/or TNCC certification a plus
• Strong critical thinking skills for patient assessment and interpreting hemodynamic monitoring results
• Effective communication skills for collaboration with physicians, healthcare workers, and patients/families

Responsibilities

• Critical care unit providing care for critically ill adolescent (16+) through geriatric medical/surgical patients
• CAH acute care setting with 8 private rooms
• Nurse to patient ratios of 1:1 or 1:2 for critical care patients and 1:4 for Med/Surg overflow patients
• Uses EPIC charting system, PLUM IV smart pumps, central lines, arterial lines, ventilators, IABP, and an overhead patient lift system
• Rotating day/night shifts, 12-hour shifts from 0700-1930 or 1900-0730
• 3 or 4 twelve-hour shifts per week, with option for 48-hour guarantee
• Every other weekend (Fri/Sat/Sun) required along with a holiday rotation
• No on-call requirements
• Minimum staffing of 2 RNs when a patient is present, so RNs will not work alone
• May float to Med/Surg and PEDS units when CCU census is low
• Provide individualized nursing care to critically ill medical/surgical patients, anticipating and responding to complications and crises
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare workers, and delegate and supervise unlicensed personnel
• May be asked to supervise students assigned to the CCU as part of their training
• Orientation includes 2 days of hospital orientation and 1-2 days of unit-specific orientation, depending on prior experience
• Navy blue scrubs required
• All clinicians must badge in and out at the facility
• Candidates residing within 80 miles of the facility may be considered local
• Candidates with prior employment at any Sanford Health location must disclose this information and must have an end date at least 6 months prior to consideration

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 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 ID: P-765712

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