Travel Med/Surg RN
Phoenix, AZ
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Med/Surg RN for a night shift position requiring Level 1 trauma experience and current AZ or compact RN licensure.

Responsibilities

• Work in a 22-bed acute care Med/Surg unit
• Night shifts with 12-hour shifts and four weekend shifts per four weeks
• Patient population includes post-op, sepsis, pneumonia, COPD, diabetes, and infection cases
• Nurse-to-patient ratios are typically 1:4-5
• Required to float to other med/surg and tele units as needed
• Uses Cerner EMR system
• No on-call requirement
• Resource RN and charge RN present for additional support
• RT assigned to the unit for respiratory care
• Expected to perform SIMs Lab skills and maintain sterile field during procedures
• Failure to pass the required exams after two attempts results in ineligibility for 6 months in AZ and associated regions
• Unit may require growth and adaptability as it is a newly developed team environment
• Holiday coverage may be required as per unit needs
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Returning candidates must not have been employed by CommonSpirit, CHI, and Dignity facilities within the past year

Requirements

• Active AZ or compact RN license required at time of consideration
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Minimum of 2 years recent Med/Surg experience
• Previous Level 1 trauma experience required
• Candidates must pass a dysrhythmia exam prior to acceptance, with up to 2 attempts
• Demonstrated competency in sterile technique for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes
• Must pass a skills test in SIMs Lab during orientation
• Telemetry experience preferred due to floating requirements
• No first-time travelers will be considered for this position
• Must provide recent references including one supervisor reference from the past 12 months and another supervisor or peer reference from the past 3 years
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility as verified by driver's license

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