Travel RN - Med/Surg

American Traveler, LLC.; Ellsworth (ME); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; 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 seeking a Med/Surg RN for a 12-hour night shift in Ellsworth, Maine. The role requires an active ME or Compact RN license and at least 2 years of RN experience, with 1 year in Med/Surg.

BLS is required; ACLS preferred. You will support a 27-bed Med/Surg unit in a 64-bed hospital, with Cerner charting and no on-call duties. The position offers travel housing reimbursement and benefits, with weekend rotations and possible float to ICU or ED.

Qualifications

• Active RN license (ME or Compact) required
• Minimum 2 years RN experience required
• Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg experience required
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
• Experience with chest tubes, tracheostomies, drains, wound vacs, IVs, PCAs, epidurals (rare), IV antibiotics, heparin drips
• Ability to read and interpret cardiac strips preferred but not required
• Previous Charge RN experience highly preferred; willing to train and serve as Charge during contract
• Must not have previously worked at any Northern Light Health hospital in a permanent capacity

Responsibilities

• Staff a 27-bed Med/Surg unit within a 64-bed hospital
• Work 12-hour night shifts, totaling 36 hours per week
• Provide care for diverse Med/Surg patients including joint replacements and respiratory conditions
• Maintain RN patient ratios of 1:5-6 days and 1:6-7 nights
• Use Cerner charting system for documentation
• May float to ICU or ED as needed
• Weekend rotation every other weekend
• No on-call requirements; holiday coverage as needed
• Provide direct patient care on a busy Med/Surg unit with varied acuity
• Unit supported by Charge nurse, RT, Hospitalists, and telemetry staff

Skills

RN license ME/Compact

2+ years RN experience

1 year in Med/Surg

BLS certified

ICU/ED float experience

Education

Active RN license (ME or Compact)

Tools

Cerner charting

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a 12-hour night shift position requiring a ME or compact RN license and at least 2 years of experience.

Requirements

• Active RN license (ME or Compact) required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Minimum 1 year of experience in the specialty required
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
• Experience with chest tubes, tracheostomies, drains, wound vacs, IVs, PCAs, epidurals (rare), IV antibiotics, and heparin drips
• Ability to read and interpret cardiac strips preferred but not required
• Previous Charge RN experience highly preferred; candidates without this experience may be considered if willing to train and serve as Charge as needed during the contract
• Must not have previously worked at any Northern Light Health hospital in a permanent capacity

Responsibilities

• 27-bed Med/Surg unit within a 64-bed hospital
• 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week
• Patient population includes total joint replacements, general Med/Surg, appendicitis, colectomies, small bowel cases, urology procedures (TURP, cysto), CHF, pneumonia, sepsis, diabetes management, and patients with addictions alongside other medical issues
• RN patient ratios of 1:5-6 on days and 1:6-7 on nights
• Uses Cerner charting system
• May float to ICU for Med Surg level patients or to the ED to assist as helping hands
• Weekend rotation every other weekend, with travel pairs generally allowed to work the same weekend
• No on-call requirements
• Holiday coverage expected for 2 of 4 major holidays as needed
• Provide direct patient care on a busy Med/Surg unit supporting a diverse patient population
• Unit supported by a Charge nurse most shifts, 24/7 Respiratory Therapy and Hospitalist coverage, and centralized tele monitoring
• One dedicated staff member assists with difficult IVs and central lines, though nurses are expected to attempt IV starts twice before requesting assistance
• Rapid Response is supported by in-house providers, respiratory therapy, ICU and ED charge nurses, unit charge, staff nurses, and nursing supervisor
• Orientation includes general hospital orientation plus one shift on the unit
• Scrubs of any professional color are accepted
• Free parking is available on-site
• Time off requests require manager approval
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Flu vaccination required for clearance to start, with medical exemptions only considered upon review

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-762171

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