Travel RN - Med/Surg - Orthopedics

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Ortho unit requiring 2-3 years of specialty experience and prior travel assignment history. Requirements Active CA RN license required BLS certification required 2-3 years of recent experience in Med/Surg Ortho specialty required Previous travel nursing experience required Must be able to read and interpret telemetry and pass a dysrhythmia exam Driver's license copy required for consideration Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including employment dates and rehire eligibility Responsibilities Med/Surg Ortho unit in an acute care, Level 2 trauma hospital 17-bed unit with a 1:5 patient ratio Common diagnoses include hip, knee, shoulder, and spine cases with no drips Uses Cerner EMR Charge nurse functions as clinical supervisor without a patient assignment and provides break relief One nurse aide staffed for 8 hours per day 12-hour day shifts scheduled 6:45-7:15 Every other weekend required, with 4 weekend shifts in a 4-week schedule First to float, including to telemetry at a 1:4 ratio or between medsurg floors Portable telemetry monitoring available with monitor tech support Hospitalist coverage in-house 24/7, along with 24/7 respiratory therapy and pharmacy No ventilator or IV team support on this unit One shift of unit-specific orientation provided Provide direct patient care for orthopedic and med/surg patients including hip, knee, shoulder, and spine cases Navy scrub color required Holiday coverage falls into the permanent staff rotation, with holiday RTO considered but not guaranteed Works as part of a team supported by in-house hospitalist, RT, and pharmacy services First-time travelers are not being considered for this role given the travel experience requirement 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