Travel RN - Med/Surg

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Med/Surg RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring a KS or compact RN license and drip titration skills.

Requirements

• Active KS state or compact RN license required (pending licenses not accepted)
• Current BLS and ACLS certification (AHA) required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Med/Surg experience required
• BSN not required
• Driver's license copy required for consideration
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility to meet state residency requirements

Responsibilities

• Acute care Med/Surg unit with 21 beds
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5, with nurse aide support at 1:8
• Common diagnoses include CHF, hypertension, chest pain work-ups, COPD exacerbations, asthma, pneumonia, pancreatitis, bowel obstructions, GI bleeding, and acute renal failure
• Uses Epic EMR
• RNs required to titrate drips including analgesics, anticoagulants, and antihypertensives
• Remote telemonitoring in place for cardiac monitoring
• RT equipment on unit includes CPAP, BiPAP, high flow, and ventilators
• Night shift schedule with 12-hour shifts
• Self-scheduling and block scheduling available
• Minimum of six weekend shifts required per six-week schedule
• Holiday coverage required
• Floating required as determined by nurse manager and department needs, including potential float within Zone 4 for extreme need
• On-call/standby requirements determined by nurse manager
• Charge nurse role present and may take a patient assignment
• Provide direct patient care to a diverse Med/Surg population including cardiac, respiratory, and gastrointestinal cases
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Orientation date and unit-specific details assigned during orientation week; clinicians must be in-state for orientation week even if first-day modules are remote
• First-time travelers may be considered
• Travelers hired into this zone are expected to float within the assigned float zone for the duration of the assignment

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