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

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Med/Surg Float Pool RN with trauma or surgical experience and a valid AL or compact RN license.

Responsibilities

• Work in a large hospital setting with multiple Med/Surg units including Trauma Surgical, Neuroscience, Oncology, Ortho, Urology, and Clinical Decision Unit
• Assignments include general surgery, vascular, neuro, oncology, ortho, urology, and general Med/Surg patient populations
• Patient ratios are typically 1:5-6, varying by unit
• Use Cerner EMR (experience preferred), Plum 360 IV pumps, Omnicell, Spacelabs monitoring
• Telemetry is monitored by techs, but RNs must interpret and confirm strip readings every 4 hours
• Float to like units and assist with Med/Surg, ICU, and ER as needed
• Shifts are 12 hours, 7a-7p and 7p-7a, on a 4-week scheduling cycle
• Every other weekend or 4 weekend days required each month
• No on-call responsibilities
• Will be assigned a home unit on the first day of orientation
• Responsibilities may include care of patients with tracheostomies, chest tubes, drains, ostomies, and complex wound management
• RNs are responsible for interpreting telemetry strips at least every 4 hours
• Support staff includes CNAs, charge nurses, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, hospitalists, and monitoring techs
• Orientation includes 24 hours classroom and 24 hours unit time for new or returning travelers (after an absence of more than 1 year)
• Holiday coverage required according to hospital policy, including one major and one minor holiday
• Scrubs of any color are permitted
• First-time travelers with required Med/Surg experience are welcome

Requirements

• Active AL or compact RN license required
• Minimum 18 months recent Med/Surg experience required
• At least 1 year trauma or surgical experience for Trauma Surgical unit
• Current certifications in BLS and NIHSS required
• Experience with wound care, chest tubes, NGT, IVs, and medication administration required
• Returning travelers must have a 6-month gap since last shift at this facility
• Telemetry interpretation skills required
• Experience with Cerner EMR preferred
• No local candidates within a 60-mile radius will be considered

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