Description

American Traveler is seeking a travel RN for a Med/Surg position at a Level 3 Trauma acute care hospital, requiring at least 1 year of Med/Surg experience and Epic proficiency.

Details

• 38-bed Med/Surg unit in an acute care, Level 3 Trauma hospital setting
• Patient population includes adults and possibly older teens with a wide range of diagnoses including pneumonia, UTI, dehydration, influenza, alcohol withdrawal, respiratory illness, orthopedic surgical cases (hips, knees, shoulders), general surgery (appendix, gallbladder, bowel), spinal surgery, and urology
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5–6 on both days and nights; must be able to manage a 1:6 assignment
• High patient turnover on day shift — discharges are typically followed by new admissions
• RNs are required to titrate drips; common titratable drips include Heparin, with set-rate drips including Bumex and Lasix
• Cardiac monitoring technicians available 24/7; RNs are not required to read their own telemetry strips
• Nurse aides available at a 1:8–1:10 ratio, capable of performing accuchecks and vital signs
• Respiratory therapy support available 24/7; RT equipment in use includes trachs, CPAP for OSA, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen (less common)
• Nursing supervisors available 24/7; day shift has two charge nurses who do not take patients, night shift has one charge nurse who does not take patients
• Charting system: Epic (experience required)
• 12-hour day shifts, 3x12 schedule (6:00 AM–6:30 PM)
• Weekend and holiday coverage required on an as-needed basis
• No self-scheduling for travel RNs; blocked scheduling may be accommodated at times
• May float to the IMCU for Med/Surg assignments
• Low census/call cancellation is possible — there is no active on-call or standby requirement beyond this

Requirements

• Active NE or Compact RN license required
• Current certifications: BLS (AHA or ARC) and CPI
• Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg nursing experience required
• Experience with Epic EMR documentation required
• Must be experienced with the shift being applied for (days vs. nights)
• Must be able to manage a 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio
• BSN not required

Additional Information

• Unit expectations include strong teamwork, assisting with call lights, collaborating effectively with CNAs, performing bedside shift report, and proactive patient rounding
• Orientation consists of 1.5 shifts
• Must reside more than 45 miles from the facility to qualify under the radius rule
• Navy blue scrubs required
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply