Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a night shift acute care position requiring 1 year of experience and EPIC documentation skills.

Details

• Acute care Med/Surg unit with 38 beds at a Level 3 Trauma facility
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5-6 days and nights, must be able to take up to 6 patients
• 3x12 hour night shifts, possibly a mix with day shifts
• Patient population includes adults and older teens with diagnoses such as pneumonia, UTI, dehydration, influenza, alcohol withdrawal, and respiratory virus
• Surgical patient population includes ortho (hips, knees, shoulder), general surgery (appendix, gallbladder, bowel), spinal surgery, and urology
• RNs required to titrate drips including Heparin, Bumex, and Lasix
• Cardiac tech available 24/7; RNs not required to read own telemetry strips
• Nursing supervisor available 24/7, with charge nurses on both day and night shifts
• CNAs on unit with 1:8-1:10 ratios performing accuchecks and vital signs
• Respiratory therapy support available 24/7 for trachs, CPAP, BiPAP, and high flow
• May float to IMCU for Med/Surg assignments
• EPIC EMR used for documentation
• Weekend and holiday coverage as needed
• Standby/call requirement limited to low census situations
• No self-scheduling for travel RNs, though blocked scheduling may be accommodated at times

Requirements

• Active RN license (NE or compact) required
• BLS certification (AHA or ARC) required
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention)/Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certification required
• Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg nursing experience required
• Experience with EPIC documentation required
• Must be able to take a 1:6 patient ratio
• Experience with the specific shift being applied for (days vs nights) preferred

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include bedside shift report, proactive patient rounding, and teamwork with CNAs including answering call lights
• Clinical interview required prior to manager auto-offer
• Unit/department specific orientation consists of 1.5 shifts
• Navy blue scrubs required
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must reside within a 45-mile radius of the facility
• Cancellation policy allows up to 3 shifts per 13-week assignment