Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Berkeley, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg position requiring a CA RN license and a minimum of 2 years of experience, with day shift and every other weekend availability.

Responsibilities

• Med/Surg unit in an acute care hospital setting
• Day shift, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM (3x12-hour shifts)
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating may be required to other units within scope of practice, as well as to other campuses within the health system
• Travelers can typically expect approximately 1.5 hours notice prior to shift start time when floating is requested; shuttle transportation is provided between campuses
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Diverse patient population including cardiac, neurological, orthopedic, gastrointestinal, genitourinary/renal, respiratory, and surgical patients
• Responsible for the full nursing process from admission to discharge, including assessment, care planning, implementation, and evaluation for Med/Surg patients
• Acts as primary nurse and serves as a liaison between nursing and medical staff to facilitate a collaborative, patient-centered approach to care
• Responds to medical and environmental emergencies, initiating and directing interventions including rapid response and code team activations
• Experience with 5150 hold patients and ETOH/withdrawal management is a plus
• Only one holiday off request will be approved for the duration of the contract
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to qualify for travel rates; local candidates residing within 50 miles are accepted at a local rate
• Previous employees of this health system must have been separated for at least 1 year to be eligible to return as a traveler
• Orientation includes non-billable e-learning modules averaging 1–5 hours, completed prior to or at the start of the assignment

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• Current BLS and NIHSS certifications required; all certifications must be AHA-issued and in hand at time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg RN experience required (3 years preferred)
• Proficiency with a broad range of Med/Surg skills including IV therapy, phlebotomy, central/PICC line management, blood product administration, port access, wound care/wound vac, and tracheostomy care
• Experience with respiratory support modalities including BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC, chest tube management, and non-invasive airway management
• Experience managing complex patient populations including CVA, TBI, spinal cord injury, ortho trauma, total joint replacement, renal failure, and pre/post hemodialysis
• Familiarity with medication management including heparin, insulin drips, IV insulin protocols, and PCA
• Two supervisory references from within the past two years required for consideration
• 7-year work history verification required
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

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