About this opportunity
American Traveler lists this Travel RN - Med/Surg - Long Term Care opportunity in baldwyn, Mississippi. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Long Term Care Wound Care position requiring a minimum of 2 years of wound care experience and MS or compact RN licensure.
Requirements
Active RN license (MS or Compact) required
BLS (AHA) certification required
ACLS certification preferred
Minimum 2 years of wound care experience required
Minimum 2 years of LTAC experience required
400+ bed or Level 2 trauma experience strongly preferred
Prior travel experience preferred, though strong first-time travelers may be considered
Must pass a pre-assignment Basic and Advanced Dysrhythmia (rhythm strip) test with a minimum score of 80%
Full date of birth, Social Security Number, and RTO required for consideration
Responsibilities
Work in a 100-bed long-term acute care (LTAC) facility
Long Term Care unit focused on wound care services
Patient population includes geriatric, short-term, post-acute, LTC, and trach patients
Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:20 with a Nurse Practitioner on duty Monday-Friday 7am-4:30pm
Ancillary assistance provided with 9 staff during days and 7 at night
12-hour night shift schedule from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
36 hours per week over a 13-week assignment
Weekend and holiday coverage required
No on-call requirements
No block or self-scheduling available
Floating required to units within competencies
Uses Epic EMR
Provide wound care nursing services to geriatric and post-acute patients
Facility requires complete availability and scheduling flexibility as a non-negotiable expectation
Contracted position must be maintained as primary work commitment above any other employment
Scrub color provided upon assignment
Fingerprinting process must begin within 48 hours of offer acceptance
Orientation held on Wednesdays for RN/LPN positions in Tupelo
Covid vaccine and flu shot are not required; if declined, a mask must be worn at all times except during meals
All compliance documents due 7 days before start date
First week does not include guaranteed hours
Must not have worked in a permanent or per diem role at this health system within the last 12 months
Local candidates accepted
Local rate enabled within a 50-mile radius
Radius rate available
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
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Worksite address
baldwyn, MS, 38824, US
Who can apply
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