Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Conrad, MT
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an RN for an Acute Care long-term care setting with at least one year of nursing experience and a current MT or compact RN license.

Responsibilities

• Work in a long-term care (LTC) unit with a typical census of fewer than 40 residents
• Patient population includes convalescent long-term care, post-stroke, CHF, hospice, respite care, and IDDM
• No ventilator or tracheostomy patients currently in the unit
• Patient ratio is approximately 1 nurse to 20-25 residents during the day; 2 nurses on days and 1 nurse at night
• Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) have a 1:10-12 ratio during days and 3 CNAs are on each night shift
• Shift is 12-hour days; may also work other shift lengths as scheduled
• Every other weekend is required and 1-2 holidays per contract may be scheduled
• Charting is done in PointClickCare (PCC)
• Medication is dispensed via medication cart loaded by the nurse
• Main responsibilities include medication administration, minimal nighttime medication passes, and one morning blood sugar check for diabetic patients
• Charge nurses take a full patient load during shifts
• Phlebotomy team handles peripheral blood draws; floor nurses handle central line draws
• Support available from Director of Nursing, ward clerk (day shifts), hospitalist (24/7), and therapy staff (days only)
• Two days of on-unit floor orientation with a preceptor are provided before working independently
• Facility orientation is on the first day and includes HR screening and meeting the Director of Nursing
• Scrubs of any color may be worn as long as they are professional
• Natural nails must not exceed ¼ inch in length
• Parking is free and available onsite
• First-time travelers will be considered for this role
• Approval from Director of Nursing required for more than 7 days of time off and for holidays

Requirements

• Current MT or compact RN license required
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association required
• At least 1 year of RN experience required, but prior LTC experience is not mandatory
• Experience with convalescent, post-stroke, CHF, hospice, respite, and diabetic patient care required

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