Travel RN - Med/Surg - Orthopedics

Travel RN - Med/Surg - OrthopedicsAmerican TravelerMorgantown, West Virginia, United StatesPosition status: OpenAssignment type: travelShift: NightsLength (weeks): 13Openings: 1$2,167.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)DescriptionAmerican Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Orthopedics position requiring 2+ years of total joint replacement experience and a WV or compact RN license.DetailsAcute care Med/Surg/Ortho unit in a Level 1 trauma hospital22-bed unit with patient ratios of 1:5-6Orthopedic patient population including joint replacements and fracturesTelemetry monitoring present on unit, though RNs are not required to read stripsRNs not required to titrate dripsRespiratory therapy equipment (CPAP, BiPAP, high flow) used as neededCNAs available at a ratio of 1:7-8, with charge nurse coverage 24/7Uses EPIC EMRNight shift schedule, Friday/Saturday/Sunday 7p-7:30aEvery other weekend or 2 weekend shifts per schedule requiredRotating holiday coverage requiredPossible floating to 7E, 7W, 10W, and 10E units36 guaranteed hours per week over a 13-week contractRequirementsActive WV or compact RN license requiredBLS certification requiredMinimum 2 years of RN experience requiredTotal joint replacement experience required (fracture-only experience not sufficient)Strong orthopedic nursing background requiredBSN not requiredMust be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or provide an approved medical/religious exemptionValid, unexpired driver's license required for considerationAdditional InformationProvide direct patient care to orthopedic patients including joint replacement and fracture cases1-2 shifts of unit/department-specific orientation providedRoyal blue scrub color required per dress codeCandidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to qualify for travel rate (100 miles for Princeton Community Hospital)Previous permanent staff must have a 2-year break before returning as a travelerPrevious travelers who completed a full year at this health system must take a 2-year break before returningTravelers may not work within this health system for longer than one year without taking a 2-year breakFirst-time travelers may be considered for this position