Travel RN - Med/Surg

American Traveler; Bridgeport (WV); On-site; USD 78,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay/bonuses

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance from 1

401(k) plan

Weekly payroll deposit

Free online CEUs

Housing allowance

Travel and licensure reimbursements

Non-taxed per diem/subsidy

Traveler discounts

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. is hiring an experienced RN for Med/Surg in West Virginia. The position requires a WV license or compact license, a BLS certification, and a minimum of 2 years of RN experience. A driver’s license copy is required for consideration.

The unit operates in a Level 2 trauma facility with 12-hour shifts (days/nights) and occasional weekend work. EPIC EMR is used and a charge nurse is present on every shift.

Qualifications

• Active WV or compact RN license required.
• BLS certification required.
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required.
• Driver's license copy required for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Acute care Med/Surg unit with Level 2 trauma facility.
• Care for CHF, cardiac cath, chest pain, pneumonia, renal, COPD, ortho and oncology patients.
• Patient ratios typically 1:5-6 days/nights; up to 7 depending on acuity.
• 12-hour shifts 7a-7p or 7p-7a; weekend requirements.
• Uses EPIC EMR; charge nurse on every shift.
• CNA support on all units; in-house 24/7 RT and in-house pharmacy.

Skills

RN

BLS Certification

Driver's license

EPIC EMR

Telemetry monitoring

Tools

EPIC EMR

Telemetry monitoring

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg position requiring 2 years of experience and a WV or compact RN license.

Requirements

• Active WV or compact RN license required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Driver's license copy required for consideration

Responsibilities

• Acute care setting at a Level 2 trauma facility
• MedSurg 5S unit caring for patients with CHF, cardiac cath, chest pain, pneumonia, chronic renal disease, COPD, ortho, and oncology diagnoses
• Patient ratios typically 1:5-6 on days and nights, occasionally up to 7 depending on acuity
• 12-hour shifts, 7a-7p or 7p-7a, with every-other-weekend requirement (Sat/Sun for days/nights)
• Uses EPIC EMR
• Charge nurse present on every shift; day charge does not take patients, night charge does
• CNAs utilized on all units
• Philips telemetry monitoring used; RNs must be able to read and interpret strips (monitor techs available on most units)
• RT in-house 24/7 managing CPAP/BiPAP and vents; RNs perform aerosols for non-vented patients and EKGs
• IV Team available house-wide until 10pm M-F and 3:30pm weekends
• 24/7 in-house pharmacy using Accudose
• Possible floating to Critical Care, where travelers will be assigned med/surg or stepdown type patients
• Holiday coverage required as part of the holiday rotation schedule with permanent staff
• Provide direct nursing care to a med/surg patient population including cardiac, respiratory, renal, ortho, and oncology cases (permanent staff administer chemo)
• 1-2 shifts of floor-specific orientation with a preceptor
• Scrub color required: royal blue
• No false nails permitted
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius to qualify for travel assignment
• Travelers who previously worked at any WVU Medicine location must have taken a 2-year break before reapplying
• Travelers may not work within WVU facilities for longer than a year without taking a 2-year break; cumulative experience applies
• EKG testing may be required for certain units at this facility
• All candidates interview directly with the unit manager
• Manager is open to accommodating shift and scheduling preferences when possible

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