Travel RN - Med/Surg - Orthopedics

American Traveler, LLC.; Omaha (NE); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

American Traveler, LLC. is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Orthopedic Trauma unit in Nebraska. The role requires a NE or compact RN license, active BLS, and at least 2 years of acute care experience in a Level 1 trauma setting, with EPIC EMR experience preferred.

You will work 12-hour night shifts (1830-0700) on a 55-bed unit with a 1:5–6 nurse-to-patient ratio, provide direct patient care, titrate drips, manage PCA pumps, and participate in orientation and mandatory references.

Qualifikationen

• Active RN license (NE State or Compact/NLC) required.
• BLS (AHA) certification required; ACLS preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required.
• Acute care and Level 1 trauma setting experience preferred.
• EPIC EMR experience preferred.
• Driver's license copy required for consideration.
• Two professional references: supervisor (last 12 months) and peer/supervisor (last 3 years), with dates and eligibility for rehire.

Aufgaben

• Acute care Level 1 trauma hospital setting on the Med Tele/Ortho unit, 4th Floor North & South.
• 55-bed unit with nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5-6.
• Patient population includes joint replacements, fractures, COPD, pneumonia, and more.
• 12-hour night shifts, scheduled 1830-0700.
• Uses EPIC EMR and titrates heparin, lidocaine, and ketamine drips; manages PCA pumps.
• Charge nurse assigns patient load each shift; nurses float to other MedSurg areas as needed.
• RNs must maintain telemonitoring awareness; every other weekend, plus holiday coverage.

Kenntnisse

RN experience (2+ years)

BLS certification (AHA)

ACLS preferred

EPIC EMR experience

Driver's license

Time management

Tools

EPIC EMR

Jobbeschreibung

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Med/Surg Ortho Trauma unit requiring 2+ years of experience and a NE or compact RN license.

Requirements

• Active RN license (NE State or Compact/NLC) required, pending licenses not accepted
• BLS (AHA) certification required; ACLS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Acute care and Level 1 trauma setting experience preferred
• EPIC EMR experience preferred
• Driver's license copy 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 dates of employment and eligibility for rehire

Responsibilities

• Acute care Level 1 trauma hospital setting on the Med Tele/Ortho unit, 4th Floor North & South
• 55-bed unit with nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5-6
• Patient population includes joint replacements, fractures, colon resections, COPD exacerbation, prostatectomy, cellulitis, sepsis, ortho trauma, GI bleeds, pneumonia, and failure to thrive
• 12-hour night shifts, scheduled 1830-0700
• Uses EPIC EMR
• RNs required to titrate heparin, lidocaine, and ketamine drips, and manage PCA pumps
• Charge nurse present each shift and takes a patient assignment
• Nurse aides/patient care techs on unit with ratios of 1:10-20
• Tele techs interpret monitor strips; RNs should maintain basic tele awareness
• Every other weekend work required, with potential for additional coverage based on department needs
• Schedules posted 6 weeks in advance
• Floating required to other medical surgical areas or units with MedSurg patients awaiting a bed
• 2-3 holidays required between Thanksgiving and New Year's
• Provide direct patient care to medical surgical and orthopedic trauma patients, including joint replacement and fracture cases
• Strong focus on hourly rounding and responsiveness to patient needs
• Manage a high volume of daily discharges and admissions
• Success on this unit requires strong time management, good attendance, teamwork, compassion, and patient-first care
• Unit serves a culturally diverse patient population, including Spanish, Karen, and Burmese-speaking patients
• Mechanical lifts available in every other patient room
• 2 days of unit-specific orientation provided
• Navy blue scrubs required for RNs
• Artificial nails prohibited in all patient care departments; refusal to remove will result in contract termination
• RNs complete a pass/fail open-book exam during orientation covering skills learned, requiring a 90% score to pass
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for the position, as verified by driver's license
• 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
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be requested upfront per 13-week contract; additional RTO will not be approved after submission

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