Registered Nurse - Surgical Specialty
Oklahoma City, OK
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced travel RN for a Surgical/Transplant unit position requiring prior stepdown and Level 1 acute care surgical floor experience.

Responsibilities

• Mixed stepdown and acute care surgical floor unit in a hospital setting
• Cares for post-surgical kidney, liver, and pancreas transplant patients, as well as pre-transplant patients undergoing inpatient evaluation
• Patients require close monitoring for infection, rejection, and timely medication delivery
• ENT and/or transplant experience is preferred
• Day shift, 12-hour shifts, 3 days per week (36 hours/week)
• 13-week contract
• Responsibilities include managing an assigned patient group, monitoring physiological data, administering medications, regulating IV infusions and blood products, documenting patient responses, and coordinating with physicians and support staff
• Interacts with patients and families regarding care plans, hospital procedures, and discharge planning
• Delegates appropriate tasks to support staff and makes referrals to appropriate personnel as needed
• Travelers who have previously worked at this facility may return after a 6-month separation period; extensions are limited to one time for a maximum of 26 weeks total
• Compliance with onboarding requirements (drug screens, background checks, medical requirements) is strictly enforced and must be initiated promptly upon booking

Requirements

• Active RN license (Oklahoma State Board of Nursing or current multistate compact/eNLC)
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) required; all certifications must be AHA-issued
• Minimum of 1 year of RN experience
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Stepdown/PCU experience required
• Level 1 facility experience required
• Acute care surgical floor experience required
• OR candidates will not be considered
• Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited program required; BSN preferred
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible

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