About this opportunity
American Traveler, LLC. lists this Travel RN - Med/Surg opportunity in oakland, Maryland. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced Med/Surg RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring EPIC and travel experience plus NIHSS certification.
Requirements
Active RN license (Multistate/Compact or WV state license required)
BLS (AHA) and NIHSS certification required
ACLS and PALS recommended but not required
Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
Strong Med/Surg background required due to patient variety
EPIC EMR experience required
Prior travel nursing experience required
Unexpired driver's license copy required for consideration
Responsibilities
Acute care Med/Surg unit with 32 licensed beds, currently operating 20 due to staffing
Nurse-to-patient ratio of no more than 5, with both RNs and LPNs on staff
Unit treats a wide variety of diagnoses including CP, CHF, pneumonia, abdominal pain, pancreatitis, ortho, detox, post-op surgical, and pediatric patients
Excludes laboring mothers and patients requiring titrating cardiac or insulin drips
ICU monitor techs read telemetry strips and fax results to the unit for RN documentation
RNs are not required to titrate drips
RT equipment used includes CPAP, BiPAP (all hours), and high flow, with RT assistance available
3 nurse aides scheduled per shift with a House Supervisor making daily assignments
12-hour night shifts, 6:45 PM-7:15 AM, with every other weekend required (Friday, Saturday, Sunday nights)
Holiday coverage rotates with regular staff
Floating required, often to assist other units as a tasker or extra support
No call or standby requirements
Uses EPIC EMR system
Provide direct patient care across a broad range of medical-surgical diagnoses and post-operative patients
Document telemetry readings received from ICU monitor techs
Collaborate with Respiratory Therapy for CPAP, BiPAP, and high flow oxygen management
Unit-specific orientation includes manager review, facility tour, introductions, and 3-5 days of unit training, plus Meditech, pharmacy, and lab training through the education department
Scrubs of any color accepted except camo or orange
Manager is open to block scheduling based on traveler preference
Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to qualify for travel rate, with no local candidates accepted
Former WVU Medicine employees must complete a 2-year break before reapplying, and Garrett Regional does not allow former permanent staff to return as travelers
Travelers may not work within WVU Medicine facilities for more than a cumulative year without a 2-year break
Candidates interview directly with the unit manager as part of the hiring process
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
oakland, MD, 21550, US
Who can apply
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