Med Surg/Ortho Registered Nurse
Council Bluffs, IA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Orthopedics night shift position in an acute care setting, requiring at least 1 year of recent RN experience and IA or compact licensure.

Responsibilities

• Position is based in an acute care Med Surg/Ortho unit with trauma level 3 designation
• Unit features 28 beds plus 22 overflow beds with a typical RN-to-patient ratio of 1:5
• Common patient population includes total joints, ortho surgeries, COPD, diabetes, wounds, IV infusions, oncology, fractures, sepsis, pneumonia, CHF, and mental health/addiction cases
• Uses Epic EMR
• Shift is 12-hour nights with self-scheduling
• Weekend rotation required every third weekend, with Friday and Saturday counted as weekend for night shifts
• RNs may float to PCU and behavioral health units as needed
• Charge nurse on each shift; patient care techs available at a ratio of 1:10
• One 12-hour unit orientation shift follows initial classroom orientation
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Must not have been employed full-time, part-time, or PRN by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility in the past year
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
• All RTO (Requested Time Off) must be declared up front; additional RTO will not be approved
• Artificial fingernails are prohibited in patient care areas
• Unit practices hourly rounding and bedside shift reports
• Travelers should be flexible, self-directed, and comfortable caring for a diverse patient population, including those with homelessness and mental health or addiction issues
• Orientation consists of classroom education and one unit-based shift
• No titration of drips required; common IV medications include heparin, antibiotics, antithrombotics, and narcotics

Requirements

• Active IA or compact RN license required and must be in hand at the time of consideration
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year recent RN experience in a Med/Surg or Ortho setting
• Must pass an open book skills exam with a score of 90% or higher during orientation
• Experience with Epic preferred
• Required to provide driver's license for address verification
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from the last 12 months and another peer or supervisor from the past 3 years

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