Step Down Unit Registered Nurse
Lubbock, TX
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Step Down unit with Epic EMR proficiency and every other weekend night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Work in a short-term acute care hospital Step Down unit
• Night shift schedule: 3x12 hour shifts from 19:00 to 07:00
• Expected nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4
• Floating between units and facilities within the state is required
• Every other weekend shifts are mandatory
• No on-call requirements
• Level II Trauma Center
• Solid navy blue scrubs required for RNs
• Uses Epic as the EMR system
• Provide comprehensive nursing care to Step Down patients in a Level II Trauma Center
• Must be willing and able to float between all assigned units and facilities as needed
• Minimal to no time off requests during the assignment; all RTO must be declared up front
• Adherence to facility dress code is required, with no print tops allowed
• Free surface parking is available in designated employee/visitor areas
• Failure to float or honor work order terms may result in contract termination
• Former employees must comply with rehire wait period rules

Requirements

• Active TX or compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of recent Step Down or similar acute care experience required
• Previous experience with Epic EMR required
• Current BLS and other relevant certifications must be provided
• Minimum of two supervisory references from the last three years in a comparable specialty/setting required
• SSN and DOB required for consideration
• Former perm staff must wait at least 3 months before returning as a traveler
• Must not live within 50 miles of 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