Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Montgomery, AL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Float Pool position working night shifts in a hospital setting with trauma and telemetry responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Work in a large hospital with Level II Trauma Center, Neuro, Ortho, Oncology, Urology, and Med/Surg units
• Float among multiple units including trauma surgical, neuroscience, oncology, clinical decision, orthopedics, and urology
• Patient populations include general surgery, vascular, neurology, ortho/spine, urology, med/surg, oncology, and clinical decision care
• Patient ratios are typically 1:5-6 depending on unit
• Care for complex cases such as trauma, stroke, seizures, spinal injuries, joint replacements, fractures, and more
• 12-hour night shifts with a start time of 7:00pm
• Weekend requirement is every other weekend or four weekend days per month
• No on-call responsibilities
• EMR is Cerner (preferred experience)
• Required to float to like units or patient locations as needed
• Telemetry monitoring is performed by techs but RNs must interpret and confirm telemetry strips every 4 hours
• Uses equipment such as Plum 360 IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Spacelabs monitors
• Provide nursing care to diverse adult populations including trauma, surgical, neuro, ortho, oncology, and general med/surg patients
• Must interpret and confirm telemetry strip readings every four hours
• Supportive team environment with CNAs, charge nurses, hospitalists, phlebotomy, and IV/VAT teams
• Travelers will be assigned a home unit during orientation
• A comprehensive orientation includes 24 hours classroom and 24 hours unit experience for new travelers or those absent for over a year
• Scrubs of any color are permitted
• Parking provided in designated parking deck levels
• First-time travelers are welcome if all experience requirements are met
• Holiday coverage may be required, with specific blackout dates when time off cannot be approved
• No local candidates accepted within a 60-mile radius

Requirements

• Active AL or compact RN license required
• BLS and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 18 months of recent Med/Surg experience required
• At least 1 year of recent trauma/surgical experience required for applicable units
• Experience with EPIC or Cerner EMR systems required
• Telemetry experience required
• Perm staff must wait six months after last shift to be considered as a traveler
• Required skills include wound care, chest tubes, IV skills, NGT, medication administration, trach care, blood draws from central lines, and care for a variety of medical devices

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