Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

American Traveler; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; 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

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele float pool position in Connecticut, requiring a CT or compact license and prior travel nursing experience. The role covers Med/Surg units with night shifts (19:00–07:30) and 36/48 hour options, including every other weekend.

Conditions include active CT or compact RN license, BLS, and preferred NIHSS. The job uses Omnicell and Cerner systems, with SBAR communication and local travel considerations within 75 miles.

Qualifications

• Active CT or compact RN license required
• BLS certification required
• NIHSS certification preferred
• Minimum 1 year Med/Surg nursing experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Skilled in IV therapy and phlebotomy
• Experienced in blood product administration
• Peripheral line care and management
• PICC line management
• Proficient in starting and maintaining IVs
• Nasal cannula and non-invasive airway management
• Knowledgeable in isolation precautions and PPE protocols

Responsibilities

• Float pool position covering Med/Surg units
• Night shift 12-hour shifts 19:00–07:30 with 36 or 48 hour options
• Every other weekend coverage
• Cares for adult and geriatric patients
• Uses Omnicell medication system and Cerner documentation system
• Utilizes SBAR communication system
• Provides care as part of a float pool supporting multiple Med/Surg units
• Professional references required for consideration
• RTO requests must be submitted upfront
• Candidates residing within 75 miles are considered local and accepted at a reduced rate
• First-time travelers are not being considered for this role

Skills

RN license CT/compact

BLS

NIHSS (preferred)

Med/Surg nursing experience

travel nursing experience

IV therapy

phlebotomy

blood product administration

peripheral line care

PICC line management

IV start/maintenance

airway management (nasal cannula)

isolation & PPE protocols

Tools

Omnicell system

Cerner documentation

Job description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele float pool position requiring a CT or compact license and prior travel nursing experience.

Requirements

• Active CT or compact RN license required


• BLS certification required


• NIHSS certification preferred


• Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg nursing experience required


• Prior travel nursing experience required


• Skilled in IV therapy and phlebotomy


• Experienced in blood product administration


• Skilled in peripheral line care and management


• Experienced in PICC line management


• Proficient in starting and maintaining IVs


• Experienced in nasal cannula and non-invasive airway management


• Knowledgeable in isolation precautions and PPE protocols

Responsibilities

• Float pool position covering Medsurg units


• Night shift 12-hour shifts from 19:00-07:30, with 36 or 48 hour options available


• Every other weekend coverage required


• Cares for adult and geriatric patient populations


• Uses Omnicell medication system and Cerner documentation system


• Utilizes SBAR communication system


• Provides care as part of a float pool supporting multiple Medsurg units


• Professional references required for consideration


• RTO requests must be submitted upfrontCandidates residing within 75 miles are considered local and accepted at a reduced rate


• First-time travelers are not being considered for this role

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses


• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options


• 401(k) Plan


• Weekly Payroll Deposit


• Free Online CEUs