Travel RN - Med/Surg

American Traveler, LLC.; Dodge City (KS); 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

Generous Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy

Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a 13-week night shift assignment in Kansas. Active KS or Compact RN licensure and at least 2 years of acute care experience are required.

Shifts are 12 hours, 36 hours per week, with self and block scheduling, weekend shifts, holidays, and potential float to ICU/PCU. Epic EMR used; travel housing and licensure reimbursements provided.

Qualifications

• Active KS or Compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certification (AHA) required
• Minimum 2 years of acute care nursing experience required
• BSN not required
• Strong patient communication skills required
• Driver's license copy required for consideration

Responsibilities

• Med/Surg unit with 32 beds
• Nurse-to-patient ratio 1:6 with nurse aides 1:12
• Night shift, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week
• Self-scheduling and block scheduling available
• Weekend shifts required (6 shifts per 6-week schedule)
• Holiday coverage required
• Call or standby as directed by nurse manager
• May float to ICU/PCU/Stepdown or other MS units as needed
• Could be utilized as a CNA if needed
• Uses Epic EMR
• 24/7 telemetry tech support
• Charge nurse may take assignments
• Care for CHF, hypertension, COPD, pneumonia, GI bleeds, renal failure, sepsis, stroke, post-surgical care

Skills

Patient communication

Education

RN license KS/Compact

BSN not required

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Epic EMR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring KS or compact RN licensure and at least 2 years of acute care experience.

Requirements

• Active KS or Compact RN license required, no pending licenses accepted
• BLS and ACLS certification (AHA) required
• Minimum 2 years of acute care nursing experience required
• BSN not required
• Strong patient communication skills required
• Driver's license copy required for consideration

Responsibilities

• 32-bed Med/Surg unit in an acute care hospital setting
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:6 with nurse aides at 1:12
• Night shift, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week
• Self-scheduling and block scheduling available
• Weekend requirement of 6 shifts per 6-week schedule
• Holiday coverage required
• Call or standby requirements determined by nurse manager
• May float to ICU (low acuity holds), PCU/Stepdown, or MS-Tele units, and potentially within Zone 4 for extreme need
• Could be utilized as a CNA if needed
• Uses Epic EMR
• 24/7 telemetry tech support available
• Charge nurse available and may take patient assignments
• Common diagnoses include CHF, hypertension, COPD, pneumonia, GI bleeds, renal failure, sepsis, stroke, and post-surgical care
• RT equipment includes CPAP, BiPap, and heated high flow
• RNs are not required to titrate drips
• Provide direct patient care for a variety of medical-surgical diagnoses including cardiac, respiratory, GI, renal, and post-surgical cases
• Unit-specific orientation date and location assigned during orientation week
• Clinicians must be in-state for orientation week even if initial modules are remote
• Hiring process includes a clinical interview with facility team before an offer is extended
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility to qualify for travel positions
• Travelers are expected to float within their hired zone and should arrange housing accordingly
• Hospital may cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment
• First-time travelers may be considered
• Returning candidates must not have been directly employed by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility within the past year, though PRN employment through outside firms is acceptable

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-783182

Open Positions: 4