Travel RN - Med/Surg

American Traveler, LLC.; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; 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 is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a 13-week night shift contract at a Level II Trauma Center, requiring at least 18 months of Med/Surg experience and an active AL or compact RN license.

Responsibilities include floating to multiple units with 12-hour night shifts, patient ratios from 1:5 to 1:6, and Cerner EMR experience. New travelers receive orientation and comprehensive onboarding per policy.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 months of Med/Surg experience.
• Active AL state or compact RN license.
• BLS and NIHSS certifications.
• Telemetry interpretation required.

Responsibilities

• Staff Float Pool Med/Surg role with home unit on orientation day.
• Floating to units such as MS-MS, MS-ICU, MS-ER/MS holds, ICU-ICU, ICU-MS as needed.
• Possible unit assignments include Trauma Surgical, Neuroscience, MedSurg/Oncology, CD Unit, Orthopedics, MS/Ortho/Urology.
• Patient ratios range from 1:5 to 1:6 depending on unit.
• 12-hour night shifts, 36-48 hours per 2 weeks, starting at 7:00pm.
• Weekend rotation every other weekend or 4 weekend days per month.
• EMR: Cerner preferred.

Skills

Telemetry interpretation

IV starts

Wound care

Medication administration

Trauma care

Tools

Cerner EMR

Epic EMR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a 13-week night shift contract at a Level II Trauma Center, requiring at least 18 months of Med/Surg experience and an active AL or compact RN license.

Requirements

• Active RN license (AL state or compact) required
• Current BLS and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 18 months of Med/Surg experience required
• Cerner or Epic EMR experience required
• Skills may include wound care, chest tube management, NGT, IV starts, trach care, PEG/colostomy care, central line care, and medication administration depending on unit assignment
• Ability to interpret telemetry strips required

Responsibilities

• Staff Float Pool Med/Surg role with home unit assignment on first day of orientation
• Floating required to like units such as MS-MS, MS-ICU (task only), MS-ER/MS holds, ICU-ICU, ICU-MS (task, limit of 3), and ICU-ER/ICU holds
• Possible unit assignments include Trauma Surgical, Neuroscience, MedSurg/Oncology, Clinical Decision Unit, Orthopedics, and MS/Ortho/Urology
• Patient ratios range from 1:5 to 1:6 depending on unit
• 12-hour night shifts, 36-48 hours per 2 weeks, starting at 7:00pm
• Weekend rotation of every other weekend or 4 weekend days per month
• No on-call requirements
• EMR: Cerner preferred
• Equipment used includes Plum 360 IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Spacelabs monitors
• Telemetry monitored by techs, with RNs required to interpret and confirm strip readings every 4 hours
• Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, and Primary Stroke Center environment
• Support staff on units includes CNAs, charge nurses, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, hospitalists, and telemetry techs
• First-time travelers welcome with required experience and EMR background
• Former staff must have a 6-month gap between last shift worked and travel start date
• Travelers new to facility or returning after 1+ year away receive 24 hours classroom and 24 hours unit orientation
• Holiday coverage expected for one major and one minor seasonal holiday per policy, though scheduling is not guaranteed in advance
• Scrubs of any color permitted
• Parking available in designated deck levels 2-4
• Must reside outside a 65-mile radius of the facility to be eligible

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-784466

Open Positions: 1