Medical-Surgical RN - GI/GU Telemetry
St. Louis, MO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg night shift position requiring a MO or compact RN license, strong IV and documentation skills, and Epic proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Work in a high-turnover Med/Surg GI/GU unit at a short term acute care, Magnet teaching hospital and Level I trauma center
• Patient population includes ostomy, colon resection, colon cancer, bladder cancer, GU, and medical overflow cases
• Assigned patient ratios are 1:4-6
• Night shift schedule with initial orientation on day shift; every other weekend required
• Floating required within the service line as needed
• No on-call responsibilities
• Uses Epic for charting; Epic experience required
• Centralized telemetry monitoring with remote monitoring and colostomy, feeding tube, PCA, epidural, and CBI procedures common on the unit
• Main duties include providing comprehensive Med/Surg care for GI/GU surgical and medical overflow patients
• Strong focus on documentation, teamwork, and excellent patient care required
• Procedures include foleys, CBI, and TURPS with specialized colorectal protocols
• Navy scrubs are required for all shifts
• Permanent staff must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Travelers may remain up to 18 months with a mandatory 3-month break after 18 months
• Orientation will include paid module completion
• Parking guidance and fees differ depending on shift and parking location, with complimentary night shift parking

Requirements

• Active MO or compact RN license required
• Current BLS certification required
• At least 2 years of recent Med/Surg nursing experience required
• IV insertion, phlebotomy, and PICC line management skills required
• Experience with telemetry, central line blood draws, peripheral line management, and administration of blood products, heparin, insulin, PCA, lidocaine, bicarb, bivaldirubin, and non-titrated amiodarone
• Epic EMR experience required
• Must pass Relias EKG exam and have proficiency in interpretation/management of dysrhythmias
• First time travelers not accepted
• Must reside outside a 75-mile radius from the facility
• No more than 7 days of RTO allowed per 13-week contract

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