Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

American Traveler, LLC.; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Housing Allowance

Travel Reimbursement

Free Online CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC is hiring a Med/Surg Tele RN for a night shift at a Charlottesville, VA hospital. The role requires a VA or compact RN license and Epic charting experience, with a 1:4 patient ratio on a Med/Surg Tele unit.

The candidate should have BLS, 1+ year of Med/Surg Tele experience, and BSN preferred. Travel-friendly, with housing allowances and travel reimbursements offered.

Qualifications

• Active VA or compact RN license (pending license accepted).
• BLS certification required.
• Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg Tele experience.
• Epic charting experience required.
• BSN preferred.
• Prior charge nurse, teaching hospital, and Trauma Level I experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• 12-bed Med/Surg Tele unit with a 1:4 patient ratio.
• Care for patients with respiratory illness, renal disease, diabetes, sepsis, heart failure and infections.
• Night shift, 4x12 hours (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM).
• Every other weekend required.
• Must work 2 of 3 winter holidays with no time off around Christmas.

Skills

RN license

BLS

Epic charting

Telemetry nursing

Education

BSN preferred

Tools

Epic

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Tele RN for a night-shift hospital position requiring VA or compact RN license and Epic experience.

Requirements

• Active VA or compact RN license (pending license accepted)
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of recent Med/Surg Tele experience
• Epic charting experience required
• BSN preferred
• Prior charge nurse, teaching hospital, and Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Skilled in respiratory care, chest tube management (Emerson/PleurEvac), tracheostomy care, cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, heparin protocols, PCA, IV insulin protocols, insulin drip titration, wound care/wound vac, and isolation precautions/PPE

Responsibilities

• 12-bed Med/Surg Tele unit with a 1:4 patient ratio
• Patient population includes respiratory illness, renal disease, diabetes, sepsis, cellulitis, infections, heart failure, sickle cell, and cystic fibrosis
• Night shift, 4x12 hours (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
• Every other weekend required
• Must work 2 of the 3 winter holidays with no time off approved around Christmas
• Floating required within scope of practice per facility float policy
• Block scheduling cannot be guaranteed
• Provide direct patient care on a Med/Surg Tele unit managing complex, multi-system diagnoses
• Maximum of 40 hours RTO per 13-week contract, must be disclosed at time of consideration
• Any vacation time between sign date and start date must be disclosed to plan an appropriate start date
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Previous UVA employment as permanent staff or traveler requires a minimum 1-year separation and leadership approval
• External travelers may not exceed 365 total assignment days at this facility
• No radius restriction applies to this unit

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