Travel RN - Med​/Surg - Neuro

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Neuro Telemetry position at a Level I Trauma Center, requiring BLS and NIHSS certifications and at least 2 years of experience.

Job Details

• Acute care hospital setting at a Level I Trauma Center,

• Med/Surg Neuro unit (4th Floor North) with telemetry monitoring capabilities,

• 25-bed unit with a 1:5-6 nurse-to-patient ratio,

• Patient population includes strokes, stable neurological deficits, post-neurosurgery, joint replacements, fractures, colon resections, COPD exacerbations, prostatectomy, cellulitis, sepsis, ortho trauma, GI bleeds, pneumonia, and failure to thrive,

• RNs required to titrate Heparin, lidocaine, and ketamine drips; PCA pumps also in use,

• Telemetry techs interpret strips; RNs are expected to have general tele awareness,

• Charge nurse is present on each shift and takes an assignment,

• Nurse aides/patient care techs available at a 1:10-20 ratio,

• Charting via Epic (experience required),

• 12-hour night shifts ); day shift also available ),

• Every other weekend required,

• 2-3 holidays required between Thanksgiving and New Year's,

• Floating required to other Med/Surg areas or units holding Med/Surg patients,

• Limited block scheduling available; travelers are otherwise scheduled by the unit,

Job Requirements

• Active NE state or Compact (NLC) RN license required; pending licenses not accepted,

• Current BLS (AHA) and NIHSS certifications required; pending certifications not accepted,

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required,

• Med/Surg and/or telemetry nursing experience required,

• Epic EMR experience required,

• A valid driver's license is required for consideration,

• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire,

• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility (driver's license used to verify permanent address),

• Candidates may not be currently employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) at any Common Spirit, CHI, or Dignity-affiliated facility,

Additional Information

• RNs serve a culturally diverse patient population including Spanish, Karen, and Burmese-speaking patients,

• Mechanical lifts available in every other room,

• Strong emphasis on hourly rounding and responsiveness; unit typically sees multiple admissions and discharges per day,

• Navy blue scrubs required for RNs; artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas,

• 2-day unit-specific orientation provided; includes a pass/fail open-book skills exam requiring a score of 90% or higher - failure results in contract termination,

• Candidates with prior travel experience preferred, but strong candidates without travel experience will be considered,

• Candidates who were previously employed PRN through an outside staffing firm at a Common Spirit/CHI/Dignity facility may still be considered