Travel RN - Med/Surg

Travel RN - Med/Surg

American Traveler

Crescent City, California, United States

$2,416.85/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Tele RN with a CA RN license and at least 2 years of recent experience for a 13-week day shift assignment.

Medical Surgical Telemetry unit within a hospital setting

Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM

Patient ratio of 1:5

Uses Epic charting system

Cares for patients across all age and developmental stages

Active CA RN license required

Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required

Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg Tele experience required

Epic EMR experience required

Community hospital experience preferred

Experience with telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management required

Skilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, central and peripheral line care

Experience with respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, and oxygen administration

Wound care and isolation precaution/PPE knowledge required

Current references from supervisors required

Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care plans

Directs activities of ancillary staff and may perform charge nurse functions when needed

Manages patient care assignments in a cost-effective manner

Must reside within 50 miles of the facility to qualify for local candidate rate

Returning staff or travelers must have a 1-year separation before reapplying

Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract, with only 1 holiday request approved per contract

Holiday coverage required for New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas

First-time travelers are not accepted for this position