Travel RN - Med/Surg

American Traveler, LLC.; Parkersburg (WV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay and bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Housing allowance

Travel and licensure reimbursements

Non-taxed per diem

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Med/Surg RN for a 13-week night assignment in West Virginia. Requires 2+ years of RN experience and an active WV or compact RN license. BLS (AHA) is required; EPIC EMR experience is highly preferred.

Travelers must reside outside a 50-mile radius and will interview directly with the unit manager. NICU staffing not involved; unit handles medical stroke care with 12-hour night shifts.

Qualifications

• Active WV or compact RN license.
• BLS certification (AHA).
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience.
• EPIC EMR experience highly preferred.
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius for traveler status.
• WVU Medicine travel restrictions apply.

Responsibilities

• Care for Med/Surg patients on a 12-hour night shift.
• Care for stroke, COPD, pneumonia, and postoperative cases.
• Document and coordinate patient care using EPIC EMR.
• Collaborate with PCTs and care team to manage census and patient needs.
• Interview with unit manager for travel assignment.

Skills

BLS certification

Travel nursing experience

WV/Compact RN license

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a 13-week nights assignment requiring 2 years of experience and a WV or compact RN license.

Requirements

• Active WV or compact RN license
• BLS certification (AHA)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• BSN not required
• EPIC and prior travel nursing experience highly preferred
• NIHSS certification or stroke experience a plus
• Unexpired copy of driver's license required for consideration

Responsibilities

• Acute care Med/Surg unit specializing in medical stroke care
• Unit flexes up to 35 beds with an average daily census of 26-28 patients
• Typical nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5-6, supported by 3 PCTs
• Patient population includes stroke (post-TPA or lower level), COPD, pneumonia, abdominal pain, occasional surgical overflow, and thyroidectomy cases
• 12-hour night shifts with weekends as scheduled
• Uses EPIC EMR
• Provide direct patient care on a busy medical stroke Med/Surg unit
• Collaborate with a care team including PCT support staff
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to qualify as a traveler
• Returning WVU Medicine travelers must have taken a 2-year break before reapplying
• Travelers may not work within WVU Medicine facilities for longer than one cumulative year without 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