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Job description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced Med/Surg RN for an Ortho-Neuro unit requiring a WV or compact RN license and prior orthopedic patient care experience.
Requirements
Active WV or compact RN license required
Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
BLS certification (AHA) required
EPIC EMR experience required
Prior experience caring for orthopedic patients and using PCA pumps required
Unexpired copy of driver's license required for consideration
Responsibilities
Acute care Med-Surg unit specializing in Ortho-Neuro care with 33 private-room beds
Patient ratio of 1 to 6
Patient population includes elective ortho surgeries (hips, knees, shoulders), fall-related fractures, neuro-surgical back and neck cases, and general Med-Surg diagnoses
Uses PCA pumps and manages IV fluids; RNs are not required to titrate drips
Remote telemetry monitoring available as needed; RNs are not required to read strips
EPIC EMR system used for charting
12-hour day shifts scheduled with a half-hour lunch break
Every-other-weekend requirement, with weekend shifts on Saturday and Sunday for day shift
Holiday coverage required based on unit staffing needs
Travelers float first, primarily to other Med-Surg units, and if floated to Tele are assigned patients within their skill set
Possible low census call-off depending on contract terms
Unit has a Charge Nurse on all shifts; night Charge Nurse always carries a full patient assignment
Supported by Patient Care Techs handling vitals, blood sugar checks, ADLs, and Foley catheter removal
Respiratory equipment such as CPAP, BiPAP, and High Flow managed by Respiratory Therapy
Scrub color is royal blue; scrub jackets optional but must be royal blue with no hoodies or sweat-jackets allowed
Orientation includes 1 day of EPIC training followed by 1 day on the floor with a preceptor before working independently
Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to qualify for travel positplatform, as no local travelers are accepted
Travelers who previously worked at any WVU Medicine facility must have taken a 2-year break before reapplying
Travelers are limited to working within the WVU system for up to one year before requiring a 2-year break
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
parkersburg, WV, 26106, US
Who can apply
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