Travel RN - Med/Surg Float Pool

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Float position requiring 2+ years of MS/Tele experience and BLS/ACLS certification.

Requirements

• Active MO or compact RN license required (compact must match permanent residence)
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• IV start and Telemetry skills required
• NIHSS certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of MS/Tele nursing experience required (hardstop requirement)
• Skills in IV therapy/phlebotomy, central and peripheral line care required
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and telemetry remote monitoring required
• Experience with isolation precautions/PPE and wound care/wound vac required
• Experience with CVA, feeding tube care, high flow nasal cannula, and PCA medications preferred
• Total joint replacement experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Short term acute care hospital setting on the MS/Tele Float unit
• Floats within scope to Medical, Surgical, Renal, Oncology, Neuro, and Cardiology units
• Night shift, 3x12 hours (18:45-07:15)
• Patient ratios of 1:5-6 on days and weekends, 1:6 on nights
• Every other weekend required, or minimum 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule, plus holiday rotation obligation
• No on-call requirements
• Float pool staff call a recorded line up to 1 hour before shift start to receive unit assignment
• Uses EPIC charting system
• Provide nursing care across multiple medical-surgical specialty units as part of a float pool team
• Training provided for lift devices; also uses ceiling lifts and bladder scanners
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Free parking available on-site
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• No more than 7 days of RTO permitted per 13-week contract, with no RTO allowed during the first week of assignment
• Does not accept local candidates within a 75-mile radius
• Standard travelers must reside outside a 75-mile radius and may stay up to 18 months, followed by a required 3-month break in service
• Permanent BJC or Saint Luke's employees must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler to any BJC facility
• Block scheduling is not accommodated
• Facial hair must allow for proper respirator fit testing or must be shaved with no exceptions

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

Job ID: P-

Open Positions: 1