Travel RN - Med/Surg - Orthopedics

American Traveler, LLC.; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

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 summary

American Traveler, LLC. is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Ortho unit in California. The role requires 2-3 years of Med/Surg Ortho experience and prior travel nursing history, with an active CA RN license and BLS certification.

You will care for hip, knee, shoulder, and spine cases on a 17-bed unit with a 1:5 patient ratio, using Cerner EMR, and support from hospitalists, RT, and pharmacy. Travel perks include housing allowance and per diem.

Qualifications

• Active CA RN license required.
• BLS certification required.
• 2-3 years of recent experience in Med/Surg Ortho.
• Previous travel nursing experience required.
• Must read and interpret telemetry and pass a dysrhythmia exam.
• Driver's license copy required for consideration.
• Two professional references: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Med/Surg Ortho unit in an acute care, Level 2 trauma hospital.
• 17-bed unit with a 1:5 patient ratio.
• Common diagnoses include hip, knee, shoulder, and spine cases with no drips.
• Uses Cerner EMR.
• Charge nurse functions as clinical supervisor without a patient assignment and provides break relief.
• One nurse aide staffed for 8 hours per day.
• 12-hour day shifts scheduled 6:45-7:15.
• Every other weekend required, with 4 weekend shifts in a 4-week schedule.
• First to float, including to telemetry at a 1:4 ratio or between medsurg floors.
• Portable telemetry monitoring available with monitor tech support.
• Hospitalist coverage in-house 24/7, along with 24/7 respiratory therapy and pharmacy.
• No ventilator or IV team support on this unit.
• One shift of unit-specific orientation provided.
• Provide direct patient care for orthopedic and med/surg patients including hip, knee, shoulder, and spine cases.
• Navy scrub color required.
• Holiday coverage falls into the permanent staff rotation, with holiday RTO considered but not guaranteed.
• Works as part of a team supported by in-house hospitalist, RT, and pharmacy services.
• First-time travelers are not being considered for this role given the travel experience requirement.

Skills

RN license

BLS

Telemetry interpretation

Dysrhythmia knowledge

Travel nursing

Driver's license

References

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Ortho unit requiring 2-3 years of specialty experience and prior travel assignment history.

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• BLS certification required
• 2-3 years of recent experience in Med/Surg Ortho specialty required
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Must be able to read and interpret telemetry and pass a dysrhythmia exam
• 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 employment dates and rehire eligibility

Responsibilities

• Med/Surg Ortho unit in an acute care, Level 2 trauma hospital
• 17-bed unit with a 1:5 patient ratio
• Common diagnoses include hip, knee, shoulder, and spine cases with no drips
• Uses Cerner EMR
• Charge nurse functions as clinical supervisor without a patient assignment and provides break relief
• One nurse aide staffed for 8 hours per day
• 12-hour day shifts scheduled 6:45-7:15
• Every other weekend required, with 4 weekend shifts in a 4-week schedule
• First to float, including to telemetry at a 1:4 ratio or between medsurg floors
• Portable telemetry monitoring available with monitor tech support
• Hospitalist coverage in-house 24/7, along with 24/7 respiratory therapy and pharmacy
• No ventilator or IV team support on this unit
• One shift of unit-specific orientation provided
• Provide direct patient care for orthopedic and med/surg patients including hip, knee, shoulder, and spine cases
• Navy scrub color required
• Holiday coverage falls into the permanent staff rotation, with holiday RTO considered but not guaranteed
• Works as part of a team supported by in-house hospitalist, RT, and pharmacy services
• First-time travelers are not being considered for this role given the travel experience requirement

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