Travel RN - Med/Surg

American Traveler; Oakland (MD); On-site; USD 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Weekly Payroll

CEUs (Free Online)

Housing Allowance

Travel Reimbursement

Licensure Reimbursement

Per Diem

Traveler Rewards

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg night shift position in a hospital setting. The role requires EPIC EMR proficiency, a WV or Compact RN license, and a minimum of 2 years of Med/Surg experience.

The assignment features a 12-hour night schedule, no calls, and travel incentives including housing allowances and per diem as applicable. You will work on a 32-bed unit with a varied patient population and collaboration with the House Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Active RN license (WV or Compact) required.
• BLS (AHA) and NIHSS certifications required.
• ACLS and PALS recommended but not required.
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required.
• Strong Med/Surg background required due to variety of patient acuities and diagnoses.
• EPIC EMR experience required.
• Unexpired copy of driver's license required for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Med/Surg unit in an acute care hospital setting.
• 32-bed unit currently operating at 20 beds due to staffing.
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of no more than 5, staffed with RNs and LPNs.
• Patient population includes CP, CHF, pneumonia, abdominal pain, pancreatitis, ortho, detox, post-op surgical, and pediatric patients.
• Unit does not manage laboring mothers or titrating cardiac/insulin drips.
• Uses ICU tele monitors with off-unit reading, documentation done by floor nurse.
• 3 nurse aides per shift and a House Supervisor who makes assignments (no charge nurse).
• RT equipment on unit includes CPAP, BiPAP, and high flow, with RT support available at all hours.
• 12-hour night shifts, 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM.
• Every other weekend required, with Friday-Saturday-Sunday night rotation.
• Holiday coverage rotates with regular staff.
• Floating required to assist other units as needed.
• No call or standby requirements.
• EPIC EMR experience required.
• Provide direct patient care across a broad range of medical-surgical diagnoses and post-surgical cases.
• Collaborate with House Supervisor for daily patient assignments.
• Unit/department orientation includes manager review, facility tour, introductions, and 3-5 days of on-unit training.
• Additional Meditech, pharmacy, and lab training coordinated through education department.
• Scrubs of any color accepted except camo or orange.
• Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to qualify as a traveler.
• Former WVU Medicine employees must have taken a 2-year break before reapplying.
• Former permanent staff of this facility are not eligible to return as travelers.
• Travelers may not work within the WVU system for longer than one year without taking a 2-year break.
• All candidates interview directly with the unit manager.

Skills

RN licensure

BLS certification

NIHSS certification

Night shift adaptability

Hospitals Med/Surg experience

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg night shift position requiring 2 years of experience and EPIC EMR proficiency.

Requirements

• Active RN license (WV or Compact) required
• BLS (AHA) and NIHSS certifications required
• ACLS and PALS recommended but not required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Strong Med/Surg background required due to variety of patient acuities and diagnoses
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Unexpired copy of driver's license required for consideration

Responsibilities

• Med/Surg unit in an acute care hospital setting
• 32-bed unit currently operating at 20 beds due to staffing
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of no more than 5, staffed with RNs and LPNs
• Patient population includes CP, CHF, pneumonia, abdominal pain, pancreatitis, ortho, detox, post-op surgical, and pediatric patients
• Unit does not manage laboring mothers or titrating cardiac/insulin drips
• Uses ICU tele monitors with off-unit reading, documentation done by floor nurse
• 3 nurse aides per shift and a House Supervisor who makes assignments (no charge nurse)
• RT equipment on unit includes CPAP, BiPAP, and high flow, with RT support available at all hours
• 12-hour night shifts, 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM
• Every other weekend required, with Friday-Saturday-Sunday night rotation
• Holiday coverage rotates with regular staff
• Floating required to assist other units as needed
• No call or standby requirements
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Provide direct patient care across a broad range of medical-surgical diagnoses and post-surgical cases
• Collaborate with House Supervisor for daily patient assignments
• Unit/department orientation includes manager review, facility tour, introductions, and 3-5 days of on-unit training
• Additional Meditech, pharmacy, and lab training coordinated through education department
• Scrubs of any color accepted except camo or orange
• Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to qualify as a traveler
• Former WVU Medicine employees must have taken a 2-year break before reapplying
• Former permanent staff of this facility are not eligible to return as travelers
• Travelers may not work within the WVU system for longer than one year without taking a 2-year break
• All candidates interview directly with the unit manager

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