Med Surg Registered Nurse
Richmond, VA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a GYN Med/Surg position in a women's health unit requiring a VA or compact RN license and recent Med/Surg experience.

Responsibilities

• Position is in a women's health GYN Med/Surg unit with 15 beds
• Typical patient ratios are 5 to 6 patients per nurse
• Patient Care Technician support available on each shift
• Uses Meditech documentation system
• Shifts are 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM with at least 4 weekend days per contract
• May be required to float to other units as needed
• Unit performs bladder challenges and vaginal packing
• Responsibilities include providing specialized nursing care to women's health patients in a Med/Surg setting
• Documentation and communication using Meditech EMR
• Perform bedside shift reports, hourly safety rounds, and use of patient whiteboards as part of patient experience initiatives
• Required to wear navy blue uniform scrubs
• Time off requests must be approved in advance

Requirements

• Active VA or compact RN license required
• Minimum 1 year recent experience in Med/Surg or related specialty required
• At least 2 years of clinical experience in area of placement preferred
• Medical/surgical nursing background required
• Must provide valid US Social Security Number and date of birth for consideration
• References required: one for most states, two if licensed in Florida or Missouri
• No gaps in work history greater than 90 days in the past 12 months
• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility; local candidates will not 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