Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a combined Med/Surg & Pediatrics unit at a Level IV trauma Critical Access Hospital, requiring a minimum of 3 years of Med/Surg/Peds experience and at least 1 year of travel nursing experience.

Details

• Acute care setting in a combined Med/Surg and Pediatrics unit at a Critical Access Hospital (CAH)
• 19-bed unit with the ability to overflow onto the CCU side
• Shared adult and pediatric patient population — common diagnoses include CHF, pneumonia, COPD, sepsis, orthopedic surgeries (knee, hip, shoulder replacements), general/colon surgeries, and RSV in pediatric patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratio goal of 1:4, but may be up to 1:6
• Nurse aides available; goal ratio of 1:6 on days and 1:8 on nights, varying by census and staffing
• Heparin drip titration required
• Telemetry monitoring handled by CCU nurses; Philips monitors used and telemetry interpretation skills preferred but not required
• Charge Nurse oversees both MSP and CCU; House Supervisor is based in the ED and oversees the entire hospital
• MEDITECH EMR
• 12-hour night shifts, with start time at 7:00 PM
• 6-week cyclic scheduling; block scheduling not guaranteed
• Every third weekend required, including Fri/Sat/Sun (some flexibility for Sat/Sun/Mon)
• Floating to CCU or OB required; cross-training to behavioral health and ER available for interested candidates

Requirements

• Active IA or Compact RN license required
• Current certifications required: BLS (AHA), ACLS, and PALS
• Minimum 3 years of Med/Surg/Peds experience required
• Minimum 1 year of travel nursing experience required
• BSN not required
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to qualify for this position

Additional Information

• One 12-hour orientation shift provided
• Holiday coverage required — one major and one minor holiday depending on the season of the contract
• Scrub colors: grey, black, pink, or white
• Physical med drawer keys are managed through the Pyxis; travelers are responsible for checking out and returning keys each shift — failure to return keys may result in a replacement fee
• Candidates are expected to be aware of and actively support unit quality projects and initiatives
• A positive, team-oriented attitude and cultural buy-in are strongly valued on this unit