Travel RN - Med/Surg - Orthopedics

Travel RN - Med/Surg - Orthopedics

American Traveler

Gallatin, Tennessee, United States

Position status: Open

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Nights

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 1

$2,131.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Med/Surg - Orthopedics night shift position requiring an active TN or compact RN license and at least 1 year of experience.

Details

• 23-bed Med/Surg-Ortho unit within a Level III Trauma Center
• Patient population includes geriatric, adult, and peds (13 and older)
• Patient ratios of 4-6:1
• Common diagnoses include post-operative joints, post-op bariatric, post-operative GI, and trauma patients
• Uses Meditech EHR
• Night shift 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Weekend requirement of every third weekend
• Floating required as needed
• No on-call requirements
• 48-hour guaranteed and weekend block scheduling available

Requirements

• Active RN license (TN or compact) required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• ASN required for RN licensure in Tennessee
• Must pass Tennessee Abuse Registry check prior to start
• Strong assessment skills preferred
• Highly motivated with strong teamwork and customer service skills

Additional Information

• Provide care for post-operative orthopedic, bariatric, GI, and trauma patients
• Facility fully accredited by The Joint Commission with over 1,000 employees and 300 physicians
• Weekly orientation held on Mondays
• Dress code allows any scrub color, but t-shirts must display hospital logo and acrylic nails are not permitted
• Candidates must reside 60 miles or more from the facility to qualify for travel rate
• Cannot have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months
• Cannot be employed elsewhere full time while on assignment
• First-time travelers may be considered

Hours per week: 36

Hours per shift: 12

American Traveler