Travel RN - Med/Surg

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Med/Surg RN for a day shift hospital position requiring an active MO or compact RN license and at least 1.5-2 years of Med/Surg experience. Requirements Active MO or compact RN license required (no pending licenses accepted) BLS certification required; CPI preferred Minimum 2 years of RN experience required, with 1.5-2 years of Med/Surg experience preferred Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, PICC line and port management, and blood product administration Skills in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and telemetry required Respiratory care skills including HFNC, ABG interpretation, tracheostomy care, and oxygen administration Experience with wound care/wound vac, PCA medications, and isolation precautions/PPE Must be able to ambulate, reach, and move objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs Responsibilities Medical Specialties unit with a 57-bed max capacity servicing internal medicine patients with diverse diagnoses Room amenities include video monitoring, sitter rooms, ceiling lifts, and bariatric rooms Charge nurse and supervisor present on every shift Average patient ratios are 1:5 on days and 1:6 on nights, with occasional increases to 1:6 days and 1:7 nights Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, every other weekend Mandatory floating to MS and MS/Tele units, including Patient Observer (sitter) duties as needed Cerner charting system preferred Provide direct patient care to internal medicine patients with a wide range of medical diagnoses Mentor and precept peers and nursing students as part of ongoing unit development Work in a 24/7 healthcare facility with routine contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses Must work 50% of holidays occurring during the contract, with Thanksgiving and Christmas specifically covered RTO is not granted for required holidays, though input is considered for which holidays to work 36 or 48 hour contract options available Local candidates are accepted, though those within 50 miles are not eligible and those 51-74 miles qualify for a reduced local rate 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 Job ID: P-782077 Open Positions: 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr American Traveler