About this opportunity
American Traveler, LLC. lists this Travel RN - Med/Surg opportunity in norfolk, Nebraska. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a 13-week acute care assignment requiring at least 1 year of MS experience and EPIC proficiency.
Requirements
Active RN license (NE or Compact)
BLS certification (AHA or ARC)
CPI certification required
Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg experience required
EPIC documentation experience required
Experience with bedside shift report required
Must be able to take a 1:6 patient ratio
Should have experience with the shift type being submitted for (days vs nights)
Responsibilities
Med/Surg unit in an acute care, Trauma Level 3 facility with 38 beds
Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5-6 days and nights, must be able to take 6
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, shoulders), general surgery (appendix, gallbladder, bowel), spinal surgery, and urology cases
RNs required to titrate drips including Heparin, and manage set-rate drips such as Bumex and Lasix
Cardiac tech available 24/7, RNs not required to read own telemetry strips
Nursing supervisor on-site 24/7, two charge nurses on days and one on nights who do not typically take patients
Nurse aides present with 1:8-1:10 ratios, perform accuchecks and vital signs
Respiratory therapy support available 24/7 for trach, CPAP, BiPAP, and high flow patients
EPIC EMR used for charting
Schedule consists of 3x12-hour day shifts
May float to IMCU for Med/Surg assignments
Weekend and holiday coverage required as needed
Low census call/standby may apply
Participate in bedside shift report and proactive patient rounding
Collaborate as part of a care team, assisting with call lights and working closely with CNAs
Unit-specific orientation consists of 1.5 shifts
Navy blue scrubs required
Must reside within a 45-mile radius of the facility
Cancellation policy allows up to 3 shifts per 13-week assignment
First-time travelers are welcome to apply
No self-scheduling for travel RNs, though blocked scheduling may be accommodated at times
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
norfolk, NE, 68701, US
Who can apply
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