Travel RN - Med/Surg - Skilled Nursing

American Traveler, LLC.; Garnett (KS); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Housing reimbursement

Job summary

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Skilled Nursing Facility night shift. Requires KS or Compact RN license and recent specialty experience. Missouri license also required due to floating needs. BLS certification, 1 year minimum experience; 2 years preferred. Epic charting experience is expected.

The role involves floating between departments and facilities, with 3x12 hour nights and patient ratios around 1:30. Housing allowances and travel reimbursements may apply.

Qualifications

• Active KS or compact RN license required in hand at submission; Missouri license also required due to floating needs.
• BLS certification required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience; 2 years of recent specialty experience preferred; no employment gaps >90 days in past year.

Responsibilities

• Nursing care in a Skilled Nursing Facility unit within a Long-Term Care Facility (30 beds).
• Night shift 3x12 hours (18:30-07:00).
• Manage 1:30 patient ratios and related care on unit.
• Provide care to patients with diabetes, dementia, CHF, COPD, CKD, and other conditions.

Skills

Blood glucose monitoring

PPE/isolation precautions

Oxygen administration

IV line care

Education

RN License KS/Compact

BLS Certification

Tools

Epic

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Skilled Nursing Facility night shift position requiring KS or compact RN license and recent specialty experience.

Requirements

• Active KS or compact RN license required in hand at time of submission; Missouri license also required due to potential floating needs
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of experience required; 2 years of recent specialty experience preferred with no employment gaps greater than 90 days in the past year
• Teaching hospital, community hospital, LTAC, and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred
• Long-term care experience and Epic knowledge preferred but not required
• Required skills: blood glucose monitoring, isolation precautions/PPE, oxygen administration via nasal cannula or face mask, and peripheral IV line care
• Two professional references required, one from a supervisor and one from a charge RN, both from within the past year

Responsibilities

• Skilled Nursing Facility unit within a Long-Term Care Facility with 30 staffed beds
• Patient ratio of 1:30
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours, 18:30-07:00
• Every other weekend required, approximately 7 weekend shifts per contract
• Holiday shifts and Charge RN assignments as needed per unit
• Floating between departments, units, and facilities may be required
• Patient population includes diabetes, dementia, CHF, COPD, CKD, physical decline, anxiety, depression, and Parkinson's
• Special equipment includes sit-to-stand lift and Hoyer lift
• Interdisciplinary support available including PT, interpretation services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and transportation
• Epic charting system required
• Provide skilled nursing care to long-term care patients with chronic and complex conditions
• Navy blue scrubs required for RNs
• Free parking available on site
• Candidates must reside at least 75 miles from the facility to be eligible; no local candidates accepted
• Maximum RTO of 7 days, with all time-off requests finalized at time of submission
• No new RTO or schedule requests permitted after submission or offer
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Returning staff must have a 18-month break with a 3-month gap in service; permanent BJC or Saint Luke's employees must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
• No travel partners accepted
• Compliance documents due two Fridays before start date, with EMR training modules required prior to start

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