Travel RN: Med/Surg & Peds Night Nurse — Level 4 Trauma

American Traveler, LLC.; Carroll (IA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Housing Allowance

Travel Reimbursement

Licensure Reimbursement

Non-taxed Per Diem

Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

401(k) Plan

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Med/Surg & Ped s RN for a night shift in Iowa. This acute care role requires 3 years of Med/Surg/Peds nursing experience and 1 year of travel nursing experience, with active IA license and BLS/ACLS.

The unit is a Level 4 trauma facility with 19 beds and potential to overflow to the CCU. You'll work 12-hour shifts starting at 7, with a 6-week cycle, and weekend/holiday coverage as required.

Qualifications

• Active RN license valid in IA or a compact state
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA) required
• PALS certification preferred but not required for straight Med/Surg assignments
• Minimum 3 years Med/Surg/Peds nursing experience
• Minimum 1 year of travel nursing experience

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care on Med/Surg and Pediatric units
• Maintain nurse-to-patient ratio goal of 1:4 (may be up to 1:6)
• Support with nurse aides; ratios 1:6 day and 1:8 night vary by census
• Administer and titrate Heparin drips
• Utilize MEDITECH EMR for charting and orders
• Floating to CCU or OB as needed; optional cross-training to Behavioral Health and ER
• Night shift, 12-hour shifts starting at 7; 6-week cyclic schedule
• Weekend rotation every third weekend; holiday coverage as per contract
• Provide care across Med/Surg and Pediatric populations
• Safeguard and return medication drawer keys each shift
• Scrub colors: grey, black, pink, white
• Orientation: one 12-hour unit-specific shift
• Engage in unit quality initiatives and team culture
• Must reside within 50 miles of facility

Skills

RN license

BLS

ACLS

PALS preferred

Med/Surg/Peds nursing experience

Travel nursing experience

MEDITECH EMR

Tools

MEDITECH EMR

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a Med/Surg & Ped s RN for a night shift in Iowa. This acute care role requires 3 years of Med/Surg/Peds nursing experience and 1 year of travel nursing experience, with active IA license and BLS/ACLS.

The unit is a Level 4 trauma facility with 19 beds and potential to overflow to the CCU. You'll work 12-hour shifts starting at 7, with a 6-week cycle, and weekend/holiday coverage as required.