About this opportunity
American Traveler, LLC. lists this Travel RN - Med/Surg opportunity in red bluff, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced Med/Surg RN with telemetry experience for a fast-paced acute care unit requiring a CA RN license.
Requirements
Active CA RN license required (pending licenses not accepted)
Current BLS certification required; ACLS (AHA) required; PALS preferred
2-3 years of Med/Surg specialty experience required
Telemetry experience required
Pediatric experience preferred; travelers without pediatric experience will not be assigned pediatric patients
BSN not required for this position
Responsibilities
Acute care Medical-Surgical unit combining adult med/surg and pediatric med/surg telemetry within a 45-bed unit
Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5
Cares for patients with COPD, post-op needs, GI bleeds, OBGYN surgeries, ortho conditions, sepsis, altered mental status, chest pain r/o, stroke, cellulitis, and ETOH withdrawal
Uses Cerner EMR
RNs titrate Heparin and Protonix drips
RT equipment on unit includes CPAP, BiPap, and High-flow
12-hour day shifts on a 7a-7p block schedule with some self-scheduling, published 30-45 days in advance
Every other weekend or 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule required
Holiday coverage required as part of the staff rotation
On-call/standby requirement
Floating not required but available to tele or OB units for those with relevant experience
First to float on the unit
Average patient length of stay is approximately 3 days
Provide direct patient care on a very fast-paced unit with quick patient turnover
Charge nurse serves as team lead and does not take a patient assignment
Nursing aides staff the unit for 8-10 hour shifts, though no tech coverage is available from 1am-7am
Hospitalist coverage is available onsite but not 24/7
Unit-specific orientation lasts 2-3 days and includes a scavenger hunt activity
Navy blue scrubs required
Must pass a Relias Dysrhythmia exam (basic or advanced) before an offer can be confirmed
Must pass a sterile technique test for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes on the first day of orientation
Candidates who fail either required test twice will be ineligible for placement with this health system for 6 months
Candidates may not have been directly employed by this health system, including its affiliated facilities, within the past year
First-time travelers may be considered for this position
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: 2
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Worksite address
red bluff, CA, 96080, US
Who can apply
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