Travel RN - Med/Surg

American Traveler, LLC.; Norfolk (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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 3x12 day shift acute care assignment requiring 1 year of Med/Surg experience and EPIC proficiency. Active RN license (NE or Compact) and BLS/CPI certifications are required, with 1 year of Med/Surg experience and EPIC documentation experience.

Must reside within 45-mile radius and be able to accommodate a 1:6 patient ratio. Responsibilities include Med/Surg care in a 38-bed Level 3 unit, patient ratios up to 6, bedside shift reports, and 24/7

Qualifications

• Active RN license (NE or Compact) on hand.
• Current certifications: BLS (AHA or ARC) and CPI / Nonviolent Crisis Intervention.
• Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg experience required.
• Experience with EPIC documentation required.
• Bedside shift report experience required.

Responsibilities

• Med/Surg unit in an acute care, Trauma Level 3 facility with 38 beds.
• Patient ratios of 1:5-6 days and nights, with staff expected to take up to 6 patients.
• High turnover unit; admissions follow discharges throughout the shift.
• Patient population includes adults and older teens with pneumonia, UTI, dehydration, influenza, alcohol withdrawal, and respiratory virus.
• Surgical patient population includes orthopedic, general, spinal, and urology cases.
• RNs titrate drips including Heparin, Bumex, and Lasix.
• Dedicated cardiac tech available 24/7; RNs not required to read telemetry strips.
• Nursing supervisor on-site 24/7, with two charge nurses on days and one on nights.
• Nurse aides available at 1:8-1:10 ratios, performing accuchecks and vital signs.
• Respiratory therapy support available 24/7 for trach, CPAP, BiPAP, and high flow patients.
• 3x12-hour day shifts scheduled from 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
• No self-scheduling for travel RNs; blocked scheduling may be accommodated.
• Weekend and holiday coverage required as needed.
• Low census call/standby requirement.
• May float to IMCU for Med/Surg assignments.
• EPIC EMR used for charting.
• Responsibilities include bedside shift report, proactive patient rounding, and teamwork including assisting with call lights and supporting CNAs.
• Unit/department-specific orientation consists of 1.5 shifts.

Skills

RN license (NE or Compact)

BLS certification

CPI / Nonviolent Crisis Intervention

EPIC proficiency

Med/Surg experience

Tools

EPIC

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a 3x12 day shift acute care assignment requiring 1 year of Med/Surg experience and EPIC proficiency.

Requirements

• Active RN license (NE or Compact) currently in hand
• Current certifications: BLS (AHA or ARC) and CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention)/Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
• Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg experience required
• Experience with EPIC documentation required
• Must be able to accommodate a 1:6 patient ratio
• Must have experience with the specific shift (days or nights) being applied for
• Bedside shift report experience required

Responsibilities

• Med/Surg unit in an acute care, Trauma Level 3 facility with 38 beds
• Patient ratios of 1:5-6 days and nights, with staff expected to be able to take up to 6 patients
• High turnover unit; admissions follow discharges throughout the shift
• Patient population includes adults and older teens with diagnoses such as pneumonia, UTI, dehydration, influenza, alcohol withdrawal, and respiratory virus
• Surgical patient population includes orthopedic (hip, knee, shoulder), general surgery (appendix, gallbladder, bowel), spinal surgery, and urology cases
• RNs required to titrate drips including Heparin, Bumex, and Lasix
• Dedicated cardiac tech available 24/7; RNs not required to read own telemetry strips
• Nursing supervisor on-site 24/7, with two charge nurses on days and one on nights (non-patient assignments)
• Nurse aides available at 1:8-1:10 ratios, performing accuchecks and vital signs
• Respiratory therapy support available 24/7 for trach, CPAP, BiPAP, and high flow patients
• 3x12-hour day shifts scheduled from 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
• No self-scheduling for travel RNs, though blocked scheduling may be accommodated at times
• Weekend and holiday coverage required as needed
• Low census call/standby requirement
• May float to IMCU for Med/Surg assignments
• EPIC EMR used for charting
• Responsibilities include bedside shift report, proactive patient rounding, and teamwork including assisting with call lights and supporting CNAs
• Unit/department-specific orientation consists of 1.5 shifts
• Navy blue scrubs required
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Must reside within a 45-mile radius of the facility

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