Travel RN - Med/Surg

American Traveler is seeking a travel RN for a Med/Surg position at a Level 3 Trauma acute care hospital, requiring at least 1 year of Med/Surg experience and Epic proficiency. Requirements Active NE or Compact RN license required Current certifications: BLS (AHA or ARC) and CPI Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg nursing experience required Experience with Epic EMR documentation required Must be experienced with the shift being applied for (days vs. nights) Must be able to manage a 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio BSN not required Responsibilities 38-bed Med/Surg unit in an acute care, Level 3 Trauma hospital setting Patient population includes adults and possibly older teens with a wide range of diagnoses including pneumonia, UTI, dehydration, influenza, alcohol withdrawal, respiratory illness, orthopedic surgical cases (hips, knees, shoulders), general surgery (appendix, gallbladder, bowel), spinal surgery, and urology Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5–6 on both days and nights; must be able to manage a 1:6 assignment High patient turnover on day shift — discharges are typically followed by new admissions RNs are required to titrate drips; common titratable drips include Heparin, with set-rate drips including Bumex and Lasix Cardiac monitoring technicians available 24/7; RNs are not required to read their own telemetry strips Nurse aides available at a 1:8–1:10 ratio, capable of performing accuchecks and vital signs Respiratory therapy support available 24/7; RT equipment in use includes trachs, CPAP for OSA, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen (less common) Nursing supervisors available 24/7; day shift has two charge nurses who do not take patients, night shift has one charge nurse who does not take patients Charting system: Epic (experience required) 12-hour day shifts, 3x12 schedule (6:00 AM–6:30 PM) Weekend and holiday coverage required on an as-needed basis No self-scheduling for travel RNs; blocked scheduling may be accommodated at times May float to the IMCU for Med/Surg assignments Low census/call cancellation is possible — there is no active on-call or standby requirement beyond this Unit expectations include strong teamwork, assisting with call lights, collaborating effectively with CNAs, performing bedside shift report, and proactive patient rounding Orientation consists of 1.5 shifts Must reside more than 45 miles from the facility to qualify under the radius rule Navy blue scrubs required First-time travelers are welcome to apply 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 Job ID: P-716429 Open Positions: 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr