Travel RN - Med/Surg - Oncology

American Traveler, LLC.; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing Allowance

Travel reimbursements

Bonuses

Day 1 Benefits

License Reimbursement

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg/Telemetry/Oncology unit in a clinical setting. EPIC experience and TX or compact RN licensure are required, with 2+ years of RN experience and BLS/NIHSS certifications.

The role involves a 15-bed unit with 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio, comprehensive oncology/telemetry care, and ongoing EPIC conversion. Frequent 12-hour day shifts, on-call duties, and potential float between Bryan and College Station campuses are expected, with housing

Qualifications

• Active RN license in TX or compact to practice
• BLS (AHA) and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years RN experience
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Meditech experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide care for Med/Surg/Oncology/Telemetry in acute care
• Manage a 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio on a 15-bed unit
• Perform assessments, care planning, and patient education
• Read and interpret ECG strips and monitor telemetry
• Maintain readiness for float and on-call rotations
• Support nurse aides and participate in shift handoffs

Skills

Telemetry care

Nursing assessments

Medication administration

Patient teaching

Oxygen management

Tracheostomy care

IV therapy

Care planning

EKG interpretation

Education

RN license

BLS (AHA) certification

NIHSS certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

MEDITECH

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg/Telemetry/Oncology unit requiring EPIC experience and TX or compact RN licensure.

Requirements

• Active TX or compact RN license required
• BLS (AHA) and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Meditech experience preferred
• Skills required include telemetry, trach care, PEG care, foley care, central line care, medication administration, assessments, care planning, patient teaching, O2 management, IV therapy, and NGT management
• Must pass the Basic Dysrhythmia exam (83%) prior to contract signing, with up to three attempts allowed
• 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
• Copy of driver's license required at time of consideration to verify legal name matches government-issued ID

Responsibilities

• Med/Surg/Oncology/Telemetry unit in an acute care hospital setting
• 15-bed unit with a 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Patient population includes COPD, sepsis, pneumonia, UTI, AMS, pancreatitis, diverticulitis, various cancer diagnoses, hospice, and non-cardiac telemetry monitoring for hyperkalemia and renal failure
• Uses MEDITECH charting system, with EPIC experience required due to ongoing EPIC conversion
• 12-hour day shifts with every other weekend requirement
• 8-9 weekends required per 6-week schedule
• Self-scheduling and block scheduling available
• On-call/standby requirement
• First to float, with potential to float between Bryan and College Station campuses (16 minutes apart)
• Charge nurse may take a patient assignment
• Nurse aide support available at a 1:15 ratio
• Centralized tele monitoring available, though RNs should be able to read their own strips
• Provide comprehensive nursing care for oncology, telemetry, and med/surg patients including assessments, care planning, and patient education
• Oncology experience is not required but is helpful
• 3-6 shifts of unit-specific orientation provided
• Holiday coverage required for 2 major and 1 minor holiday
• Scrub color is navy, with navy undershirts required and optional navy scrub jackets
• Call-outs are strongly discouraged and may lead to termination
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity, within the past year; 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

Job ID: P-763957

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