Medical Surgical RN
Nampa, ID
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Med/Surg RN with EPIC experience and BLS certification for a night shift assignment.

Responsibilities

• Work in a 24-bed adult Med/Surg unit in an acute care hospital setting
• Patient population includes general medical-surgical, COPD, withdrawals (CIWA), pancreatitis, direct admits from critical access facilities, infections, and post-surgical cases including orthopedics, urology, OB/GYN, and general surgeries
• Nurse to patient ratio is 1:5 for both day and night shifts
• Night shifts from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. with 6 twelve-hour weekend shifts required per 6-week schedule
• Floating required to other Med/Surg units and sister facilities with rotational and mid-shift float possible
• Uses EPIC electronic medical record system
• No on-call or standby requirements
• Any color scrubs may be worn
• Primary responsibilities include delivering patient care for a diverse Med/Surg population, completing ADLs, monitoring vitals, documenting I/Os, ambulating patients, providing wound care, and assisting with blood sugar checks
• No requirement to titrate drips; heparin and PCA use may be encountered
• RTs are available to manage all respiratory therapy equipment
• Team-oriented, traveler-friendly work environment with strong support from charge nurses and assistant nurse managers
• Unit provides 1-3 days of orientation with a preceptor
• Bedside shift report is expected for every patient transfer
• Modified self-scheduling is offered but flexibility is required to fill scheduling gaps
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Holiday rotation may be required

Requirements

• Active ID or compact RN license required at time of consideration
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of recent Med/Surg or PCU nursing experience
• 2 years of overall RN experience required
• Orthopedic experience preferred
• Experience with EPIC is preferred
• Driver’s license required
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from the past 12 months and one supervisor or peer from the past 3 years
• No local candidates within a 50-mile radius
• Permanent employees must be separated for at least one year before applying for a travel assignment

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