Travel RN - Med​/Surg - Orthopedics

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Orthopedic Trauma unit at a Level 1 Trauma Center, requiring at least 2 years of experience and active NE or Compact RN licensure.

Job Details

• Acute care hospital setting on a 55-bed Med/Surg Orthopedic Trauma unit (4th Floor North & South),

• Level 1 Trauma Center,

• Patient population includes joint replacements, fractures, colon resections, COPD exacerbations, prostatectomy, cellulitis, sepsis, ortho trauma, GI bleeds, pneumonia, and failure to thrive - serving a multicultural population including Spanish, Karen, and Burmese-speaking patients,

• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5-6; CNAs/PCTs available at a 1:10-20 ratio,

• RNs are 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,

• Charting via Epic (experience required),

• 12-hour night shifts ); day shifts also referenced ),

• Travelers are assigned to scheduled shifts; limited block scheduling may be approved,

• Typically every other weekend required, with potential for additional weekend coverage based on department needs,

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

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

• 13-week contract,

Job Requirements

• Active NE or Compact (NLC) RN license - must be active at time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted,

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required,

• Med/Surg experience required; orthopedic or trauma experience a plus,

• BLS certification (AHA) required; ACLS preferred - pending certifications not accepted,

• Epic EMR experience required,

• Ability to titrate drips including Heparin, lidocaine, and ketamine,

• Driver's license required for consideration (used to verify residence outside the 50-mile radius),

• 2 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,

Additional Information

• Unit has a strong emphasis on hourly rounding, patient responsiveness, and managing a high volume of admissions and discharges daily,

• Mechanical lifts available in every other room,

• RNs must wear navy blue scrubs,

• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas,

• Orientation consists of 2 days of unit/department-specific training, plus a pass/fail open-book exam on the final day of orientation - a score of 90% or higher is required to continue the assignment,

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

• RTO must be declared upfront; no more than 7 days per 13-week contract, and no additional RTO will be approved after submission,

• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any Common Spirit, CHI, or Dignity-affiliated facility within the past year - candidates employed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered