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Job description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg/Telemetry/Oncology unit requiring EPIC experience and TX or compact RN licensure.
Requirements
Active TX or compact RN license required
BLS (AHA) and NIHSS certifications required
Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
EPIC EMR experience required
Meditech experience preferred
Skills required include telemetry, trach care, PEG care, foley care, central line care, medication administration, assessments, care planning, patient teaching, O2 management, IV therapy, and NGT management
Must pass the Basic Dysrhythmia exam (83%) prior to contract signing, with up to three attempts allowed
Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including employment dates and rehire eligibility
Copy of driver's license required at time of consideration to verify legal name matches government-issued ID
Responsibilities
Med/Surg/Oncology/Telemetry unit in an acute care hospital setting
15-bed unit with a 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio
Patient population includes COPD, sepsis, pneumonia, UTI, AMS, pancreatitis, diverticulitis, various cancer diagnoses, hospice, and non-cardiac telemetry monitoring for hyperkalemia and renal failure
Uses MEDITECH charting system, with EPIC experience required due to ongoing EPIC conversion
12-hour day shifts with every other weekend requirement
8-9 weekends required per 6-week schedule
Self-scheduling and block scheduling available
On-call/standby requirement
First to float, with potential to float between Bryan and College Station campuses (16 minutes apart)
Charge nurse may take a patient assignment
Nurse aide support available at a 1:15 ratio
Centralized tele monitoring available, though RNs should be able to read their own strips
Provide comprehensive nursing care for oncology, telemetry, and med/surg patients including assessments, care planning, and patient education
Oncology experience is not required but is helpful
3-6 shifts of unit-specific orientation provided
Holiday coverage required for 2 major and 1 minor holiday
Scrub color is navy, with navy undershirts required and optional navy scrub jackets
Call-outs are strongly discouraged and may lead to termination
Candidates may not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity, within the past year; PRN employment through outside staffing firms will be considered
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
bryan, TX, 77808, US
Who can apply
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