Travel RN - Med/Surg

American Traveler; Saint Peter (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay & bonuses

Insurance Day 1

401(k) Plan

Weekly payroll

Free CEUs

Housing allowance

Travel reimbursements

Non-taxed per diem

Traveler discounts

Job summary

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a night shift in an acute care setting. The role requires an active MN RN license, BLS/ACLS, PALS, and at least 1 year of RN experience. BSN is not required, and candidates must be able to start IVs and titrate drips, with prior orthopedic experience preferred.

Travel experience is required. The unit is 25 beds with 1:4 day and 1:5 night ratios, EPIC EMR, and a three 12-hour shift schedule (7p–7a).

Qualifications

• Active MN RN license required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required (AHA).
• PALS certification required.
• Minimum 1 year RN experience.
• BSN not required for this position.
• Must be proficient in starting own IVs.
• Prior orthopedic nursing experience preferred.
• Must be able to titrate drips including Heparin (Insulin, Cardizem, Levophed, and Dopamine per manager approval).
• At least one previous travel assignment required.

Responsibilities

• Med/Surg unit in an acute care hospital setting with 25 beds.
• Patient population includes heavy ortho post-op (hips, knees, spine, shoulder), general post-op, GYN, pneumonia, CHF, COPD, and geriatric patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Rare pediatric patients under 18 for post-op pain control monitoring overnight.
• Nurse to patient ratios of 1:4 days and 1:5 nights based on acuity.
• Night shift schedule, three 12-hour shifts weekly (7p-7a).
• Every third weekend required (Friday, Saturday, Sunday).
• Every third holiday required per facility rotation.
• EPIC EMR used.
• No respiratory therapist on unit; RT support available via 24-hour iPad access.
• No dedicated tele/monitor tech; RNs must be able to read own tele strips (Mindray monitors).
• Charge RN rarely takes patient assignments and helps prepare discharges.
• 2 nurse aides per shift.
• No call or standby requirements.
• No floating requirements.
• Block scheduling allowed depending on unit needs.
• Care for post-op orthopedic, GYN, and general surgical patients along with medical patients with CHF, COPD, and geriatric comorbidities.
• Manage titratable drips and monitor telemetry independently with charge nurse support as needed.
• Unit orientation consists of three 12-hour shifts, including one day shift for system and pharmacy access.
• Navy blue scrub jacket required; any color or print undershirt permitted.
• RTO requests must be submitted prior to scheduling.
• House Supervisor coverage provided on nights and weekends.

Skills

MN RN license

BLS/ACLS

PALS

RN experience 1 year

IV starting proficiency

Orthopedic experience

Titrate drips

Travel nurse experience

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a night shift acute care position requiring an active MN RN license and prior travel experience.

Requirements

• Active MN RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required (AHA)
• PALS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• BSN not required for this position
• Must be proficient in starting own IVs
• Prior orthopedic nursing experience preferred
• Must be able to titrate drips including Heparin (Insulin, Cardizem, Levophed, and Dopamine per manager approval)
• At least one previous travel assignment required

Responsibilities

• Med/Surg unit in an acute care hospital setting with 25 beds
• Patient population includes heavy ortho post-op (hips, knees, spine, shoulder), general post-op, GYN, pneumonia, CHF, COPD, and geriatric patients with multiple comorbidities
• Rare pediatric patients under 18 for post-op pain control monitoring overnight
• Nurse to patient ratios of 1:4 days and 1:5 nights based on acuity
• Night shift schedule, three 12-hour shifts weekly (7p-7a)
• Every third weekend required (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
• Every third holiday required per facility rotation
• EPIC EMR used
• No respiratory therapist on unit; RT support available via 24-hour iPad access
• No dedicated tele/monitor tech; RNs must be able to read own tele strips (Mindray monitors)
• Charge RN rarely takes patient assignments and helps prepare discharges
• 2 nurse aides per shift
• No call or standby requirements
• No floating requirements
• Block scheduling allowed depending on unit needs
• Care for post-op orthopedic, GYN, and general surgical patients along with medical patients with CHF, COPD, and geriatric comorbidities
• Manage titratable drips and monitor telemetry independently with charge nurse support as needed
• Unit orientation consists of three 12-hour shifts, including one day shift for system and pharmacy access
• Navy blue scrub jacket required; any color or print undershirt permitted
• RTO requests must be submitted prior to scheduling
• House Supervisor coverage provided on nights and weekends

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-753268

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