Travel RN - Med/Surg - Long Term Care

American Traveler; Danbury (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Long-Term Care unit requiring 2 years of experience, LTAC experience, and PointClickCare proficiency.

The role covers night shift 3x12 hours (18:45-07:15) with a 13-week contract and option for longer assignments. Staffing is 1:20 (up to 1:40) with two RNs 7p-11p and CNAs supporting overnight, using PointClickCare and SBAR for communication.

Qualifications

• Active NC or Compact RN license required (pending license/certs OK for submission).
• BLS certification required.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant RN experience required.
• LTAC experience required.
• PointClickCare charting experience required.
• Experience with skilled nursing/rehabilitation in lieu of travel experience for first-time travelers.
• Experience with wound care, ostomy/feeding tube management, foley catheter insertion, IV therapy, and chronic disease management (diabetes, COPD, cardiac conditions).
• Experience with fall risk assessment, infection control, and pain management.
• Two professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years (pending references acceptable at submission).

Responsibilities

• Long-term care (nursing home/skilled rehabilitation) setting for a geriatric patient population.
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours, 36 hours per week (18:45-07:15).
• 13-week contract with option for longer assignments.
• Staffing ratio of 1:20 (up to 1:40 during lower-acuity periods).
• Two nurses on the unit from 7p-11p, dropping to one nurse overnight, supported by 2 CNAs.
• On-call MD available after hours.
• Every other weekend required.
• No call requirement.
• No floating requirement.
• Uses PointClickCare for documentation and SBAR for communication.
• Provide nursing care to a geriatric resident population with low acuity needs, including feeding tubes, foley catheters, and medication management.
• Unit orientation is 24 hours, with hospital orientation occurring in week one requiring daily class attendance.
• Navy blue scrubs required.
• Must work 2 of 3 major holidays.
• Up to 7 days of RTO can be auto-approved (excluding holidays); no RTO allowed during the first week of assignment.
• Local candidates accepted at a lower rate within 50 miles of the facility.
• Travel pairs are allowed if placed on different units with separate schedules and own transportation.
• First-time travelers considered if they have skilled nursing facility experience.
• Former Novant Health or New Hanover employees must wait 12 months before applying and disclose prior employment details.
• Pre-start modules (approximately 4-5 hours for non-acute roles) must be completed prior to start and annually.

Skills

Active RN license (NC/Compact)

BLS certification

RN experience

LTAC experience

PointClickCare

Wound care

Ostomy/feeding tube management

Foley catheter management

IV therapy

Chronic disease management

Fall risk assessment

Infection control

Pain management

Unit-based geriatric care

Tools

PointClickCare

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Long-Term Care unit requiring 2 years of experience, LTAC experience, and PointClickCare proficiency.

Requirements

• Active NC or Compact RN license required (pending license/certs OK for submission)
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of relevant RN experience required
• LTAC experience required
• PointClickCare charting experience required
• Skilled nursing/rehabilitation experience required in lieu of travel experience for first-time travelers
• Experience with wound care, ostomy/feeding tube management, foley catheter insertion, IV therapy, and chronic disease management (diabetes, COPD, cardiac conditions)
• Experience with fall risk assessment, infection control, and pain management
• Community hospital, teaching hospital, trauma level I/II, and prior charge experience preferred
• Two professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years (pending references acceptable at submission)

Responsibilities

• Long-term care (nursing home/skilled rehabilitation) setting for a geriatric patient population
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours, 36 hours per week (18:45-07:15)
• 13-week contract with option for longer assignments
• Staffing ratio of 1:20 (up to 1:40 during lower-acuity periods)
• Two nurses on the unit from 7p-11p, dropping to one nurse overnight, supported by 2 CNAs
• On-call MD available after hours
• Every other weekend required
• No call requirement
• No floating requirement
• Uses PointClickCare for documentation and SBAR for communication
• Provide nursing care to a geriatric resident population with low acuity needs, including feeding tubes, foley catheters, and medication management
• Unit orientation is 24 hours, with hospital orientation occurring in week one requiring daily class attendance
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Must work 2 of 3 major holidays
• Up to 7 days of RTO can be auto-approved (excluding holidays); no RTO allowed during the first week of assignment
• Local candidates accepted at a lower rate within 50 miles of the facility
• Travel pairs are allowed if placed on different units with separate schedules and own transportation
• First-time travelers considered if they have skilled nursing facility experience
• Former Novant Health or New Hanover employees must wait 12 months before applying and disclose prior employment details
• Pre-start modules (approximately 4-5 hours for non-acute roles) must be completed prior to start and annually

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-757985

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