Travel RN - Med/Surg - Oncology

American Traveler, LLC.; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay

Bonuses

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll

CEUs

Housing Allowance

Travel Reimbursement

Licensure Reimbursement

Non-taxed Per Diem

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a MedSurg/Tele/Oncology unit in California. The role requires an active CA RN license, BLS and ACLS, NIHSS certification, and a minimum of 2 years of RN experience with telemetry strip interpretation.

Responsibilities include monitoring patients on Tele/MedSurg/Oncology units, interpreting strips, and collaborating with monitor techs. Cerner EMR experience is preferred; travel assignments may be involved.

Qualifications

• Active CA RN license is required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications are required.
• NIHSS certification is required (AHA or APEX).
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required.

Responsibilities

• Acute care MedSurg/Tele/Oncology unit with 27 beds (2W).
• Nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:4 for tele and 1:5 for MedSurg.
• Read, interpret, and sign off on telemetry strips.
• Utilize Cerner EMR; prior experience preferred.
• Provide direct patient care including telemetry monitoring and strip interpretation.

Skills

Telemetry strip interpretation

Nursing

Patient care

Education

CA RN license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

NIHSS certification

Tools

Cerner EMR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a MedSurg/Tele/Oncology unit requiring a CA RN license, 2+ years of experience, and telemetry strip interpretation skills.

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required (AHA or APEX)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Must be comfortable caring for total joint post-surgical patients
• Cerner EMR experience preferred
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

Responsibilities

• Acute care MedSurg/Tele/Oncology unit (2W) with 27 beds (13 private, 14 semi-private)
• Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4 for tele patients and 1:5 for MedSurg patients, with a 1:4 ratio when caring for a mixed team
• Patient population includes acute/chronic medical conditions, post-surgical patients (including total joints), urology, GYN, podiatry, general surgery, and potential stroke patients
• Uses Cerner EMR; prior experience preferred
• Remote telemetry monitoring (Philips) with monitor tech support; RNs required to read, interpret, and sign off on strips
• RNs are not required to titrate drips; heparin drips used on this unit, no cardiac drips
• Respiratory equipment includes CPAP/BiPap per order; no ventilators
• 12-hour day shifts (7a-7:30p); shift huddles at 0700 and 1900
• Weekend requirement of 4 shifts in a 4-week schedule (Sat/Sun for days)
• Minimum holiday coverage of 1 major and 1 minor holiday
• No call requirement, but may be placed on standby for low census with a 30-minute response time if called in
• Travelers are first to float, with potential floating to a sister facility approximately 6.5 miles away, any MedSurg/Tele unit, ICU for MedSurg Tele patients, or ER for MedSurg Tele holds
• Provide direct patient care including telemetry monitoring, strip interpretation, and sign‑off in collaboration with monitor techs
• House supervisor available 24/7, with nurse shift managers and charge nurses or break nurses on each shift
• Unit‑specific orientation consists of 1‑2 shifts with a preceptor
• Scrub color is navy blue; any undershirt worn must be navy, white, or black, and jackets must also be navy with no hoodies or sweatshirts permitted
• First‑time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates may not have been directly employed by any facility associated with this health system within the past year, though PRN employment through outside staffing firms will be considered

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