Travel RN - Med/Surg Float Pool

American Traveler, LLC.; Bridgeport (WV); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay

Weekly pay

Insurance day 1

Housing allowance

401(k) plan

Travel reimbursements

Licensure reimbursements

Per diem

Traveler discounts

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Float Pool position in West Virginia. The role requires telemetry strip interpretation, ACLS and BLS certifications, and a minimum of 2 years of RN experience. Nurses will float to multiple MedSurg/Telemetry units within a Level 2 trauma hospital.

Shifts are 12 hours (7a-7p or 7p-7a) with every other weekend and holiday coverage. EPIC EMR is used; travel tenure and housing accommodations are part of the program.

Qualifications

• Active WV or compact RN license required.
• BLS and ACLS certification required.
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required.
• Must be able to independently read and interpret telemetry strips.
• Must pass a cardiac rhythm exam as part of the hiring process.

Responsibilities

• Float pool position covering MedSurg/Tele units in an acute care, Level 2 trauma hospital.
• Floats primarily to 6N (36 beds) and 7N (29 beds), with additional coverage of 4N, 5S, 6S, and Critical Care units.
• Typical nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:5-6, occasionally up to 1:7 depending on acuity.
• Report to the clinical coordinator's office prior to shift start for unit assignment.
• Provide direct patient care to med/surg and telemetry patients across multiple float units.

Skills

Telemetry strip interpretation

ACLS certification

BLS certification

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

Education

RN license

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Float Pool position requiring telemetry strip interpretation skills and ACLS certification.

Requirements

• Active WV or compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• BSN not required
• Must be able to independently read and interpret telemetry strips
• Must pass a cardiac rhythm exam as part of the hiring process
• Not required to titrate drips
• Unexpired driver's license required for consideration

Responsibilities

• Float pool position covering MedSurg/Tele units in an acute care, Level 2 trauma hospital
• Floats primarily to 6N (36 beds) and 7N (29 beds), with additional coverage of 4N, 5S, 6S, and Critical Care units
• Typical nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:5-6, occasionally up to 1:7 depending on acuity
• Common patient diagnoses include CHF, cardiac cath, chest pain, pneumonia, chronic renal disease, COPD, ortho, and oncology
• Assigned a 'parent unit' and will care for basic telemetry patients within scope of practice
• Telemetry monitoring uses Phillips equipment; most units have monitor techs but RNs must read and interpret strips
• RT manages CPAP and BiPap equipment directly
• CNAs are utilized on all units
• Charge nurse available on every unit; night charge takes a patient assignment, day charge does not
• 12-hour shifts, 7a-7p or 7p-7a
• Every-other-weekend requirement, Saturday/Sunday for both day and night shifts
• Holiday coverage required as part of the rotation with permanent staff
• EPIC EMR used
• Report to the clinical coordinator's office prior to shift start for unit assignment
• Provide direct patient care to med/surg and telemetry patients across multiple float units
• 1-2 shifts of unit orientation provided with a preceptor
• Royal blue scrubs required
• First-time travelers may be considered if they can pass the required cardiac rhythm exam
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to qualify for travel assignment
• Returning travelers must have taken a 2-year break before reapplying to any WVU Medicine location
• Cumulative WVU Medicine assignments cannot exceed one year without a 2-year break
• Cancellation policy allows up to 2 shifts per 13-week contract

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