Travel RN - Med/Surg

American Traveler, LLC.; Carroll (IA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Housing Allowance

Travel Reimbursement

Licensure Reimbursement

Non-taxed Per Diem

Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

401(k) Plan

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Med/Surg & Ped s RN for a night shift in Iowa. This acute care role requires 3 years of Med/Surg/Peds nursing experience and 1 year of travel nursing experience, with active IA license and BLS/ACLS.

The unit is a Level 4 trauma facility with 19 beds and potential to overflow to the CCU. You'll work 12-hour shifts starting at 7, with a 6-week cycle, and weekend/holiday coverage as required.

Qualifications

• Active RN license valid in IA or a compact state
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA) required
• PALS certification preferred but not required for straight Med/Surg assignments
• Minimum 3 years Med/Surg/Peds nursing experience
• Minimum 1 year of travel nursing experience

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care on Med/Surg and Pediatric units
• Maintain nurse-to-patient ratio goal of 1:4 (may be up to 1:6)
• Support with nurse aides; ratios 1:6 day and 1:8 night vary by census
• Administer and titrate Heparin drips
• Utilize MEDITECH EMR for charting and orders
• Floating to CCU or OB as needed; optional cross-training to Behavioral Health and ER
• Night shift, 12-hour shifts starting at 7; 6-week cyclic schedule
• Weekend rotation every third weekend; holiday coverage as per contract
• Provide care across Med/Surg and Pediatric populations
• Safeguard and return medication drawer keys each shift
• Scrub colors: grey, black, pink, white
• Orientation: one 12-hour unit-specific shift
• Engage in unit quality initiatives and team culture
• Must reside within 50 miles of facility

Skills

RN license

BLS

ACLS

PALS preferred

Med/Surg/Peds nursing experience

Travel nursing experience

MEDITECH EMR

Tools

MEDITECH EMR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg & Peds RN for a night shift acute care position requiring 3 years of Med/Surg/Peds experience and 1 year of travel nursing experience.

Requirements

• Active RN license, IA state or compact license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certification (AHA) required
• PALS certification preferred but not required for straight Med/Surg assignments
• Minimum 3 years of Med/Surg/Peds nursing experience required
• Minimum 1 year of travel nursing experience required

Responsibilities

• Acute care Med/Surg and Pediatrics unit, Level 4 trauma facility, 19 beds with ability to overflow onto the CCU side
• Nurse to patient ratio goal of 1:4, may be up to 1:6
• Nurse aide support with goal ratios of 1:6 day shift and 1:8 night shift, varying by census and staffing
• Common diagnoses include CHF, pneumonia, COPD, sepsis, and post-surgical patients (knee, hip, shoulder, colon, general surgery); RSV common in Peds
• Administers and titrates Heparin drips
• Philips telemetry monitors used on the unit, no dedicated monitor techs; CCU nurses monitor telemetry, though training to interpret tele strongly preferred
• Charge Nurse oversees MSP and CCU; House Supervisor oversees entire hospital and nursing home
• Night shift, 12-hour shifts starting at 7, 6-week cyclic scheduling
• Weekend rotation required every third weekend (Fri/Sat/Sun or alternate Sat/Sun/Mon)
• Holiday coverage required (1 major and 1 minor holiday depending on contract season)
• Floating required to CCU or OB; optional cross-training to Behavioral Health and ER available
• Uses MEDITECH EMR
• Provide direct patient care across Med/Surg and Pediatric populations
• Responsible for safeguarding and returning physical medication drawer keys each shift
• Scrub colors accepted include grey, black, pink, or white
• One 12-hour shift of unit-specific orientation provided
• Candidates should be engaged with unit quality initiatives and team culture
• Must reside within a 50 mile radius of the facilityCancellation policy allows up to two 12-hour shifts per 13-week contract

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