Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Meridian, ID
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Med/Surg RN for a night shift position in an acute care setting with Epic EMR experience and 2 years of recent Med/Surg experience required.

Responsibilities

• Work on a 42-bed Med/Surg unit in an acute care hospital
• Typical nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:5, with rare occasions of 1:6
• Serves a patient population including post-op ortho, spine, urology, general surgery, GYN overflow, behavioral health, sepsis, and infections
• Specialized procedures include care of total joints, ortho-hip fractures, spine surgeries, urology procedures (CBI), general surgical cases, and some complex medical overflow
• Continuous BiPAP and CPAP equipment managed by RT, high flow oxygen therapy available
• Uses Epic EMR; prior Epic experience required
• Shifts are 12 hours, nights (7:00 pm – 7:30 am), with 36 hours per week
• Required to work 5 weekend shifts in a 6-week period; holiday coverage may be required as needed
• Floating required within Med/Surg 5, Med/Surg 6, a 9-bed overflow unit, and to similar units at nearby hospitals within the system
• No on-call requirements
• Primary responsibilities include providing comprehensive nursing care to Med/Surg patients recovering from various surgical and medical procedures
• Care for a diverse patient population, including complex post-surgical and high acuity medical cases
• Unit is supported by a charge nurse on each shift, as well as nurse aids/patient care tech support
• Orientation includes 3 days of general training (including Epic and education sessions), plus 2 shifts on the unit with a preceptor
• RNs are responsible for reading and interpreting their own cardiac monitor strips with virtual telemetry tech support; currently using SpaceLab equipment with transition to Philips by end of June
• Scrubs in any color are allowed as long as they are clean and professional
• No block scheduling or special scheduling requests permitted

Requirements

• Active ID or compact RN license required at time of consideration
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
• Minimum of 2 years recent Med/Surg experience required
• Current certifications: BLS and EKG certification required; must be able to read and interpret telemetry
• Epic EMR experience required
• Ability to precept new travelers or take nursing students as noted during interview
• Two professional references required: one supervisor reference from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor reference from within the last 3 years
• Copy of driver’s license required
• Permanent employees must be separated from the facility for at least one year prior to consideration
• Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius from the facility

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