Medical-Surgical RN
Opelika, AL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Med/Surg RN with at least one year of acute care experience and an active AL or compact RN license for night shifts on a Level 3 trauma unit.

Responsibilities

• Work in an acute care hospital setting on medical-surgical units (5T or 7T)
• Night shifts, 12 hours each (7p–7a) with schedule flexibility
• Typical nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:5–6
• Unit beds: 5T - 34 beds; 7T - 36 beds
• 5T patient cases include CKD, ESRD, CVA, DM; 7T includes COPD, sepsis, AMS, UTI, AKI, diabetes, COVID, anemia, and weakness
• Specialized equipment on 5T: High flow, CPAP, BiPAP; on 7T: all O2 modalities up to BiPAP, no vents
• 5T requires reading telemetry strips (no techs on unit); Philips monitors used
• Floating required within the medical-surgical division
• Weekend requirement is 4 shifts per 4 weeks
• Holiday coverage as assigned per unit
• Uses Cerner charting system
• Collaborate within a team environment, demonstrating strong initiative and teamwork especially on 7T
• Charge nurse may be included in staffing based on census needs
• Nurse aides are available with a goal of 1:12 ratio or better
• Unit-specific orientation provided (2 shifts for 5T; one-week PCPO plus 2 shifts for 7T)
• Must wear ceil blue scrubs, which are not provided
• No call or standby requirements for contract staff
• 100-mile radius rule applies for eligibility
• First time travelers are welcome to apply

Requirements

• Active AL or compact RN license required
• Minimum of 1 year of acute care RN experience
• Current BLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required for 5T; preferred for 7T
• Ability to read cardiac telemetry strips required for 5T
• Experience with set-rate drips and heparin titration (7T); no titration for 5T

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