Travel RN - Med/Surg

American Traveler, LLC.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Licensure reimbursement

Weekly pay

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Med/Surg RN for a 13-week night shift assignment in Long Beach, CA. This role requires telemetry strip-reading skills for floating to Med/Surg, Telemetry, and Rehab units, with Cerner EMR for charting.

You must hold an active CA RN license, BLS, Nursys verification, and have at least 2 years of RN experience. Chemo certification is preferred. Travel perks include housing allowance, licensure reimbursement, and weekly pay.

Qualifications

• Active CA RN license (Standard or Compact)
• BLS certification required
• Chemo certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience
• Must read telemetry strips for floating to Med/Surg/Tele units
• Nursys license verification required
• Two professional references including dates and eligibility
• Copy of driver’s license required for consideration

Responsibilities

• Acute care Med/Surg unit with 46 beds
• Patient ratio 5:1 with charge nurse support
• Nurse aide ratios 1:12 days and 1:14 nights
• Cerner EMR used for charting
• 12-hour night shifts, 1830-0700 or 0630-1900
• Every other weekend required
• First to float to MedSurg 5, Tele 7, Rehab
• Common diagnoses include pneumonia, COPD, diabetes, ESRD, etc.
• Common drips include heparin and blood products
• BiPAP/CPAP may be used at night; ventilators not on this unit
• 24/7 hospitalist/RT/pharmacy support
• One shift orientation with a preceptor
• Navy scrubs for RNs, hunter green for aides
• Available to work 2-3 major holidays, RTO limited
• Holiday coverage rotates with core staff
• First-time travelers may be considered

Skills

Telemetry interpretation

BLS certification

Minimum RN experience

Tools

Cerner EMR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Med/Surg RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring telemetry strip-reading skills for floating.

Requirements

• Active CA RN license (Standard or Compact) currently in hand, no pending licenses accepted
• BLS certification required
• Chemo certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Must be able to read telemetry strips for floating assignments to Med/Tele units
• Nursys license verification required
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility
• Copy of driver\'s license required for consideration

Responsibilities

• Acute care Med/Surg unit with 46 beds
• Patient ratio of 5:1 with charge nurse support (no patient assignment)
• Nurse aide ratios of 1:12 days and 1:14 nights
• Cerner EMR used for charting
• 12-hour night shifts, shift times 1830-0700 or 0630-1900
• Every other weekend required
• First to float, with floating to MedSurg 5, Tele 7, and Rehab units
• Common diagnoses include pneumonia, COPD, diabetes, ESRD, cellulitis, GI issues, gunshot/stab wounds, abdominal drains, and trauma-related neuro issues
• Common drips administered include heparin and blood products
• Potential use of BiPAP/CPAP at night, though ventilators are not managed on this unit
• 24/7 in-house hospitalist/intensivist, respiratory therapy, and pharmacy support
• One shift of floor-specific orientation provided with a preceptor
• Scrub color for RNs is navy blue, aides wear hunter green
• Must be available to work 2-3 major holidays with RTO kept to a minimum
• Holiday coverage rotates with core staff
• First-time travelers may be considered

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