Travel RN - Med/Surg - Long Term Care

American Traveler; Ketchikan (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay and bonuses

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Weekly payroll deposit

Housing allowance

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Long Term Care position in Alaska. Active AK RN license and prior SNF/LTC experience are required, with travel nursing experience preferred.

You will care for patients with neurologic and chronic conditions on a 3x12 schedule using Epic for charting. Hospital setting includes a nonprofit Level IV Trauma Center with a patient mix and ratios described above; local candidates within 60 miles are not accepted, and first-time travelers are

Qualifications

• Active AK RN license required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required, preferably in SNF, LTC, med/surg, or home health.
• Prior acute care experience helpful for starting in this unit.
• 1 year of Epic experience preferred.
• Prior travel nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to Long Term Care patients with neurological, orthopedic, and chronic disease needs.
• Care for diverse patient population including CVA, dementia, Afib, hip fracture, COPD, and more.
• Maintain patient safety with 8:1 day and 13:1 night ratios on the unit.
• Work 3x12 shifts (days 0700-1900 or nights 1900-0700) as needed.
• Utilize Epic for charting.
• Use common equipment such as Hoyer/SARA lifts, feeding pumps, and IV pumps.
• Floating within scope to meet facility needs.

Skills

AK RN license

BLS certification

2+ years nursing experience

Travel nursing experience

Lift/transfer devices

Wound care

PICC lines

Skin assessment

Dressing changes

Tools

Epic

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Long Term Care position requiring an active AK RN license and prior SNF or LTC experience.

Requirements

• Active AK RN license required
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required, preferably in SNF, LTC, med/surg, or home health
• Prior acute care experience helpful for starting in this unit
• 1 year of Epic experience preferred
• Prior travel nursing experience preferred
• Experience with lift/transfer devices, wound care, and PICC lines
• Experience with skin assessment, pressure ulcer prevention, and dressing changes
• Two professional references required, including at least one supervisor reference
• SSN and DOB required for consideration

Responsibilities

• Long Term Care unit within a nonprofit, critical access, Level IV Trauma Center hospital
• Patient population includes CVA, dementia, RA, Afib, hip fracture, Parkinson's, BKA, pneumonia, COPD, and Huntington's disease diagnoses
• Patient ratios are 8:1 on days and 13:1 on nights
• 3x12 variable shift schedule, days (0700-1900) or nights (1900-0700), based on unit need
• Uses Epic charting system
• Common equipment includes Hoyer lift, SARA lift, tube feeding pump, and IV pump
• Floating within scope required to meet facility needs
• Scrubs provided for LTC positions (blue)
• Free parking available
• Provide nursing care to a long term care patient population with neurological, orthopedic, and chronic disease needs
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are not accepted; local radius is within 60 miles of the facility
• Candidates may be required to work one recognized holiday if present at the facility during more than one
• Previous employees of the health system must be separated for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Candidates with more than one DUI are not eligible for consideration
• Candidates without an active AK license may still be considered but must be booked 10-12 weeks in advance

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUsGenerous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job ID: P-778547

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