Travel RN - Med/Surg

American Traveler; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay

Insurance

401(k) plan

Housing allowance

CEUs online

Travel reimbursements

Per diem subsidy

Travel rewards

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. is seeking an experienced Med/Surg RN for a day shift hospital assignment in Missouri. Active MO or compact RN license required, with 1.5-2 years of Med/Surg experience preferred.

The role features a 3x12 hour day shift from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, with travel housing and licensure reimbursements included. First-time travelers are welcome, with competitive pay and benefit options available from day one.

Qualifications

• Active MO or compact RN license required; no pending licenses.
• BLS certification required; CPI preferred.
• Minimum 2 years RN experience with 1.5–2 years Med/Surg preferred.
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred.
• Ventilatory support and IV therapy management experience expected.
• Telemetry, wound care, and infection control procedures familiar.

Responsibilities

• Medical-Surgical unit with up to 57 beds serving internal medicine patients.
• Direct patient care with a wide range of diagnoses and telemetry monitoring.
• Mentor and precept peers and nursing students on unit development.
• Work in a 24/7 facility; float to MS and MS/Tele units as needed.
• RTO not granted for holidays; travel and housing reimbursements provided.

Skills

IV therapy

Telemetry monitoring

Wound care

Education

MO RN license

BLS certification

Job description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Med/Surg RN for a day shift hospital position requiring an active MO or compact RN license and at least 1.5-2 years of Med/Surg experience.

Requirements

• Active MO or compact RN license required (no pending licenses accepted)
• BLS certification required; CPI preferred
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required, with 1.5-2 years of Med/Surg experience preferred
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, PICC line and port management, and blood product administration
• Skills in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and telemetry required
• Respiratory care skills including HFNC, ABG interpretation, tracheostomy care, and oxygen administration
• Experience with wound care/wound vac, PCA medications, and isolation precautions/PPE
• Must be able to ambulate, reach, and move objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs

Responsibilities

• Medical Specialties unit with a 57-bed max capacity servicing internal medicine patients with diverse diagnoses
• Room amenities include video monitoring, sitter rooms, ceiling lifts, and bariatric rooms
• Charge nurse and supervisor present on every shift
• Average patient ratios are 1:5 on days and 1:6 on nights, with occasional increases to 1:6 days and 1:7 nights
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, every other weekend
• Mandatory floating to MS and MS/Tele units, including Patient Observer (sitter) duties as needed
• Cerner charting system preferred
• Provide direct patient care to internal medicine patients with a wide range of medical diagnoses
• Mentor and precept peers and nursing students as part of ongoing unit development
• Work in a 24/7 healthcare facility with routine contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses
• Must work 50% of holidays occurring during the contract, with Thanksgiving and Christmas specifically covered
• RTO is not granted for required holidays, though input is considered for which holidays to work
• 36 or 48 hour contract options available
• Local candidates are accepted, though those within 50 miles are not eligible and those 51-74 miles qualify for a reduced local rate
• 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
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job ID: P-782077

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