Travel RN - Med/Surg - Long Term Care

American Traveler; Baldwyn (MS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Travel reimbursement

Licensure reimbursement

Weekly payroll deposit

Free online CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Long Term Care Wound Care assignment in Mississippi. Position requires a valid MS or Compact RN license, BLS, and ACLS preferred, plus at least two years of wound care and LTAC experience. The 13-week contract includes a 36-hour week, 12-hour night shifts, and weekend/holiday coverage.

Epic EMR used; comprehensive compliance steps apply. Local candidates within 50-mile radius encouraged.

Qualifications

• Active RN license (MS or Compact) required.
• BLS (AHA) certification required.
• ACLS certification preferred.
• Minimum 2 years wound care experience required.
• Minimum 2 years LTAC experience required.
• 400+ bed or Level 2 trauma experience strongly preferred.
• Prior travel experience preferred, though strong first-time travelers may be considered.
• Must pass pre-assignment Basic and Advanced Dysrhythmia test with a minimum score of 80%.
• Full date of birth, Social Security Number, and RTO required for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Work in a 100-bed long-term acute care (LTAC) facility.
• Long Term Care unit focused on wound care services.
• Patient population includes geriatric, short-term, post-acute, LTC, and trach patients.
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:20 with a Nurse Practitioner on duty Monday-Friday 7am-4:30pm.
• Ancillary assistance provided with 9 staff during days and 7 at night.
• 12-hour night shift schedule from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM.
• 36 hours per week over a 13-week assignment.
• Weekend and holiday coverage required.
• No on-call requirements.
• No block or self-scheduling available.
• Floating required to units within competencies.
• Uses Epic EMR.
• Provide wound care nursing services to geriatric and post-acute patients.
• Facility requires complete availability and scheduling flexibility as a non-negotiable expectation.
• Contracted position must be maintained as primary work commitment above any other employment.
• Scrub color provided upon assignment.
• Fingerprinting process must begin within 48 hours of offer acceptance.
• Orientation held on Wednesdays for RN/LPN positions in Tupelo.
• Covid vaccine and flu shot are not required; if declined, a mask must be worn at all times except during meals.
• All compliance documents due 7 days before start date.
• First week does not include guaranteed hours.
• Must not have worked in a permanent or per diem role at this health system within the last 12 months.
• Local candidates accepted.
• Local rate enabled within a 50-mile radius.
• Radius rate available.

Skills

RN licensure MS/Compact

BLS (AHA)

ACLS (preferred)

Wound care experience (≥2 yrs)

LTAC experience (≥2 yrs)

Large facility/acute care experience

Travel experience preferred

Dysrhythmia test (80%)

Background data collection (DOB/SSN/R-

Education

RN license (MS or Compact)

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Long Term Care Wound Care position requiring a minimum of 2 years of wound care experience and MS or compact RN licensure.

Requirements

• Active RN license (MS or Compact) required
• BLS (AHA) certification required
• ACLS certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of wound care experience required
• Minimum 2 years of LTAC experience required
• 400+ bed or Level 2 trauma experience strongly preferred
• Prior travel experience preferred, though strong first-time travelers may be considered
• Must pass a pre-assignment Basic and Advanced Dysrhythmia (rhythm strip) test with a minimum score of 80%
• Full date of birth, Social Security Number, and RTO required for consideration

Responsibilities

• Work in a 100-bed long-term acute care (LTAC) facility
• Long Term Care unit focused on wound care services
• Patient population includes geriatric, short-term, post-acute, LTC, and trach patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:20 with a Nurse Practitioner on duty Monday-Friday 7am-4:30pm
• Ancillary assistance provided with 9 staff during days and 7 at night
• 12-hour night shift schedule from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• 36 hours per week over a 13-week assignment
• Weekend and holiday coverage required
• No on-call requirements
• No block or self-scheduling available
• Floating required to units within competencies
• Uses Epic EMR
• Provide wound care nursing services to geriatric and post-acute patients
• Facility requires complete availability and scheduling flexibility as a non-negotiable expectation
• Contracted position must be maintained as primary work commitment above any other employment
• Scrub color provided upon assignment
• Fingerprinting process must begin within 48 hours of offer acceptance
• Orientation held on Wednesdays for RN/LPN positions in Tupelo
• Covid vaccine and flu shot are not required; if declined, a mask must be worn at all times except during meals
• All compliance documents due 7 days before start date
• First week does not include guaranteed hours
• Must not have worked in a permanent or per diem role at this health system within the last 12 months
• Local candidates accepted
• Local rate enabled within a 50-mile radius
• Radius rate available

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-757957

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