Travel RN - Med/Surg

Travel RN - Med/SurgAmerican TravelerGreenfield, Indiana, United StatesPosition ID: P-772875Position status: OpenAssignment type: travelShift: NightsLength (weeks): 13Openings: 1$2,131.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)DescriptionAmerican Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a night shift acute care assignment requiring 2+ years of Med/Surg experience and an IN or compact RN license.DetailsAcute care Med/Surg unit with 11 beds (3N, 2 Suds, 7 2N)Nurse to patient ratio of 1:4 or 1:5PCTs on unit at a 1:8 ratioCommon diagnoses include COPD exacerbation, AKI, ortho and general surgeries, SBO, fractures, and hospice patientsTelemetry monitoring on unit (Nihon Kohden) with nurses expected to read and interpret stripsRNs titrate drips including Heparin and occasionally AmiodaroneRT available on unit; nurses not expected to manage respiratory equipment or administer respiratory treatments (BiPAP, CPAP, high flow, trachs used at times)Night shift schedule, 3x12s, 7p-7aTravelers work every other weekend (Fri/Sat for nights)On-call required every 6th week on rotationMay float to ER, ICU, or OB for Med Surg overflow, with travelers floating firstShift supervisor available 24/7Uses MEDITECH EMRRequirementsActive RN license (IN state or compact) requiredCurrent BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA)Minimum 2 years of RN experience requiredPrevious Med Surg experience requiredExperience titrating drips requiredAdditional InformationScrubs must be navy blue, royal blue, or blackUnit/department orientation consists of 2 shiftsTravelers are expected to work holidays as part of the rotation with permanent staffFloating travelers are expected to take full assignments but will not be required to take critical patientsCandidates who worked in a permanent capacity at this health system within the last 6 months will not be consideredDescribed by staff as having a close-knit, family-like team environmentHours per week: 36Hours per shift: 12