Travel RN - Med/Surg

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Medical Surgical overflow unit requiring 2 years of surgical experience and a VA or compact RN license. Requirements Active VA or compact RN license required BLS certification required Minimum 2 years of surgical nursing experience required Previous charge experience preferred Community hospital experience preferred Skills in IV therapy/phlebotomy, central and peripheral line care, PICC line management, and blood product administration Respiratory care skills including chest tube management, oxygen administration, and suctioning Experience with wound care/wound vac and isolation precautions/PPE Experience with CBI, colostomy/ileostomy care, and feeding tube management Medication administration experience with heparin, insulin, and PCA Responsibilities Night shift, 3x12 hours, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM Fast-paced inpatient surgical overflow unit Patient ratio of 1:6 Cares for pediatric surgical patients aged 12 and above depending on procedure Surgical specialties include general, abdominal, urological, orthopedic, hysterectomy, mastectomy, spine, and bariatric surgery Meditech charting system preferred Floating to other units expected at times Every other weekend required Block scheduling cannot be guaranteed, though grouped shifts may be arranged when possible Provide direct nursing care across a variety of surgical specialties on a fast-paced overflow unit Participate in cardiac monitoring and emergency response, including rapid response/code team activation Must live outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be considered Not eligible if previously employed permanently at the facility within the past 24 months Holiday coverage required based on number of holidays falling within the assignment Zero-tolerance drug policy, including no acceptance of medical marijuana cards Fit testing required, including shaving unless a provider-approved exemption is obtained First-time travelers are welcome to apply 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr American Traveler, LLC.