Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Montgomery, AL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for Med/Surg units with night shifts and trauma or Med/Surg experience at a Level II Trauma Center.

Responsibilities

• Position available across a variety of Med/Surg units, including Trauma Surgical, Neuroscience, Oncology, Orthopedics, and Clinical Decision Unit
• Hospital setting with a Level II Trauma Center and Level III NICU
• Patient populations include general surgery, trauma, ortho/spine, neuro, oncology, urology, and general Med/Surg cases
• Patient ratios typically 1:5-6, varying by unit
• Specialized equipment includes IV pumps (Plum 360), Omnicell medication dispensing, Spacelabs monitors, and tele monitoring by techs with RNs required to interpret strips
• Electronic Medical Record: Cerner (preferred)
• Scheduled for 12-hour night shifts, 7:00pm-7:00am, with a 4-week schedule cycle
• Required to work every other weekend or 4 weekend days per month
• No on-call requirements
• Floating among like units as per hospital policy
• Daily duties include caring for diverse Med/Surg populations such as surgical, trauma, neuro, palliative and oncology patients
• RNs are responsible for interpreting telemetry strips every 4 hours even when monitored by telemetry techs
• Support provided by CNAs, a charge nurse, IV/VAT team, phlebotomy, hospitalist teams, and HUC/receptionists
• A comprehensive orientation is provided, with 24 hours of classroom and 24 hours of unit time for new or returning travelers absent over 1 year
• First-time travelers are accepted with required experience
• Scrub color is flexible and can be any color
• Holiday scheduling requires working at least one major and one minor holiday; approved time off excludes blackout dates
• Local candidates within a 60-mile radius are not eligible

Requirements

• Active AL or compact RN license in hand
• Current BLS and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 18 months recent Med/Surg nursing experience required
• At least 1 year of trauma/surgical experience required for trauma/surgical units
• Strong skills in wound care, chest tubes, NGT, IV skills, medication administration, patient assessment, and telemetry strip interpretation
• Experience with Cerner EMR preferred
• Must be able to provide references from a charge nurse or higher within the past 12 months
• Perm staff must be gone for at least 6 months before returning as a traveler

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