Travel RN - Med/Surg

American Traveler; Anniston (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; 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

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a day shift in Alabama. Requires AL or compact RN license and at least 1 year of experience.

BLS, IV therapy, wound care, and Paragon EMR experience are preferred. Travel-friendly role with 3x12s and potential 4x12s, every other weekend, and floating. The ideal candidate will have strong competency in wound care, patient safety protocols, and be able to work independently on a 1:6 patient ratio in a versatile Med/Surg unit.

Qualifications

• Active AL or compact RN license required.
• Current BLS certification via AHA required.
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience required.
• IV therapy, starting/maintaining IVs required.
• Wound care/wound vac experience required.
• Experience with isolation precautions/PPE and wound care/wound vac required.
• Experience with peripheral line care, PICC line management, and blood product administration preferred
• Experience with colostomy/ileostomy management and feeding tube care preferred
• Experience administering heparin, insulin, and PCA preferred
• Experience with nasal cannula and oxygen administration preferred
• Experience with surgical drain management preferred
• MS/Tele experience preferred
• Paragon EMR experience preferred
• Travel experience preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Medical/Surgical unit care for adult and geriatric patients.
• Patient ratio of 1:6.
• Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 AM-7:30 PM) with option for 4x12s.
• Every other weekend required.
• Floating required.
• May occasionally be asked to charge as needed.
• Uses Paragon EMR.
• Candidates residing within a 60-mile radius are considered local.
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply.

Skills

RN licensure

BLS cert (AHA)

Fit test

NIHSS (preferred)

IV therapy

isolation precautions/PPE

wound care/wound vac

PICC line management

blood product administration

colostomy/ileostomy care

feeding tube care

heparin/insulin/PCA

nasal cannula/oxygen

surgical drain management

MS/Tele experience

Paragon EMR experience

travel nursing

Tools

Paragon EMR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a day shift position requiring AL or compact RN licensure and at least 1 year of experience.

Requirements

• Active AL or compact RN license required
• Current BLS certification via AHA required
• Fit test required
• NIHSS certification preferred
• Minimum 1 year of experience required
• Prior charge experience preferred
• Level II Trauma experience preferred
• Experience with IV therapy/phlebotomy and starting/maintaining IVs required
• Experience with isolation precautions/PPE and wound care/wound vac required
• Experience with peripheral line care, PICC line management, and blood product administration preferred
• Experience with colostomy/ileostomy management and feeding tube care preferred
• Experience administering heparin, insulin, and PCA preferred
• Experience with nasal cannula and oxygen administration preferred
• Experience with surgical drain management preferred
• MS/Tele experience preferred
• Paragon EMR experience preferred
• Travel experience preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Medical Surgical unit caring for adult and geriatric patients
• Patient ratio of 1:6
• Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 AM-7:30 PM) with option for 4x12s
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required
• May occasionally be asked to charge as needed
• 30-minute lunch break required with no skipped meals
• Uses Paragon EMR
• Prior permanent employees of the facility are not eligible for this travel position
• Candidates residing within a 60-mile radius are considered local
• Requested time off limited to 7 days maximum
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs