Travel RN - Med/Surg

American Traveler, LLC.; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; 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

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. is seeking a Med/Surg RN for a Rapid Response unit, requiring 2 years of recent RN experience and NC or compact RN licensure. Night shifts (3x12h) with 1:5–6 patient ratios and potential 36–48 hours/week are available.

Responsibilities include trauma and orthopedic care, EC/EPIC documentation, and floating to related units. BLS is required; ACLS preferred. Navy scrubs may be required.

Qualifications

• Active NC or compact RN license and 2 years RN experience in last 5 years.
• CPR/BLS certified; ACLS preferred; Epic documentation experience required.
• Extensive bedside skills for rapid response trauma care and neuro/ortho injuries.

Responsibilities

• Staff on a Med/Surg rapid response unit with trauma focus.
• Care for orthopedic, brain, spine, and neurological injuries.
• Maintain 1:5–6 patient ratio and 3x12 hour night shifts.
• Occasional 36–48 hours/week, every other weekend.
• Float to related units; use Epic, Pyxis, SBAR systems.
• Support Hurricane/Storm team during emergencies.

Skills

heparin drips

PCA

colostomy care

feeding tube management

blood product administration

central line care

peripheral line care

phlebotomy

PICC line management

IV starts

dysrhythmia management

O2 protocol management

non-invasive airway management

isolation precautions/PPE

TBI care

ortho trauma care

surgical drains

chest tubes

nasal cannula

oral suctioning

tracheostomy management

wound care

dysrhythmia interpretation

pre/post hemodialysis management

drip management

CVA care

neurosurgery care

spinal cord injury care

Tools

Epic

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a Rapid Response unit requiring 2 years' recent experience and NC or compact RN licensure.

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license (pending OK for submission)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required within the last 5 years
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
• Epic documentation experience required
• Skills required: heparin drips, PCA, colostomy care, feeding tube management, blood product administration, central and peripheral line care, phlebotomy, PICC line management, IV starts, dysrhythmia management, O2 protocol management, non-invasive airway management, isolation precautions/PPE, TBI and ortho trauma care, surgical drains, chest tubes (Emerson/Pleuravac), nasal cannula, oral suctioning, tracheostomy management, and wound care
• Preferred skills include interpretation of dysrhythmias, pre/post hemodialysis management, drip management, CVA care, pre/post neurosurgery care, and spinal cord injury care
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start

Responsibilities

• Medical Surgical unit specializing in rapid response and trauma care
• Patient population includes severe orthopedic injuries, traumatic brain injuries, spine injuries, and neurological trauma
• Target patient ratio of 1:5-6
• Night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 18:45-7:15)
• Accepts 36 or 48 hours per week
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required to similar units and alternate care locations with inpatient holding
• Uses Epic, Pyxis, and SBAR communication systems
• Provide care for patients with severe orthopedic, neurological, and trauma-related conditions
• May be assigned to a Storm Team or Hurricane Team and required to report during catastrophic events or mass casualty situations
• Contract staff may be reassigned to units through centralized office consolidation during the assignment
• 12-hour unit orientation and 16-hour organizational education required
• Pre-start modules required (approximately 8-10 hours for acute care roles), completed online and annually
• Navy scrubs required
• RTO up to 7 days can be auto-approved if not on a holiday; no RTO allowed during first week of assignment
• Must work 2 of 3 major holidays
• Travel pairs allowed if on different units with separate transportation
• Local candidates within 50 miles accepted at a lower rate
• Former Novant Health or New Hanover employees (PERM/PRN/EP) must wait 12 months before applying, with facility approval required
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs

Job ID: P-759194

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