Travel RN - Med​/Surg

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Post-Surgical position at a 355-bed acute care hospital in Hickory, NC, requiring Cerner proficiency and at least 2 years of med/surg experience.

Job Details

• Post-Surgical North unit within a 355-bed acute care hospital that is home to a Brain Center, Cancer Center, Heart Center, Orthopedics, General & Vascular Surgery, and more,

• 18-bed unit serving adult and geriatric medical/surgical patients,

• Patient ratio of 1:6,

• Common diagnoses include COPD exacerbation, GI bleed, diabetic complications, wound care, pancreatitis, sickle cell crisis, sepsis, infection, and end-of-life/hospice care,

• Equipment includes Baxter IV pumps, SCD machines, Kangaroo feeding pumps, and PCA pumps,

• EMR:
Cerner (experience required),

• Day shift, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM,

• Every other weekend required,

• No on-call requirements,

• Floating required as needed to surgical, neuro, and intermediate units (med/surg-level patients),

• 13-week contract,

Job Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required,

• Current BLS certification required (RQI certifications are not accepted),

• Minimum 2 years of med/surg nursing experience required,

• Cerner EMR experience required,

• IV competency required,

• Post-surgical patient experience required; orthopedic experience strongly preferred,

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing required,

• Social Security number and date of birth required for consideration,

• Candidates must reside more than 60 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position,

Additional Information

• Candidate must not have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months,

• Candidate cannot be employed full-time elsewhere during the assignment,

• Charge nurse experience is preferred,

• Strong team players and patient advocates are encouraged to apply - this is a busy floor requiring a fast-paced work style,

• Any scrub color is acceptable,

• Orientation is offered twice monthly