Med/Surg Telemetry Orthopedic RN
Lima, OH
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 11, 2026
• Length: 14 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Med/Surg Tele Orthopedic Unit position requiring at least 2 years of experience and ACLS certification, with night shift availability and every-other-weekend commitment.

Details

• 28-bed Med/Surg Tele Orthopedic Unit (7K) in a hospital setting
• Patient population is primarily orthopedic (backs, necks, knees, hips), with some trauma patients with orthopedic injuries, medical patients (UTI, appendicitis, generalized weakness, etc.), and bariatric surgery patients on day of surgery and POD #1
• Drips administered include Heparin and occasionally PCA with Morphine or Dilaudid; no other drips are used on this unit
• Equipment includes Alaris pumps and Hercules beds
• Lines and drains include Hemovac, True-close, and JP drains (lumbar/CSF drains are managed by the neuro step-down unit)
• Oxygen modalities include BiPAP (non-continuous only), nasal cannula, non-rebreather, and Venturi mask; no vents or trachs
• May team nurse with a small LPN population
• Unit clerk support available Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM; Clinical Shift Supervisor present nights 6:00 PM–3:30 AM, 4 nights per week
• 12-hour PM (night) shifts, every other weekend (EOW), every other holiday (EOH)
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active OH RN license or a valid Compact RN license currently in hand
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Experience with surgical drains and post-operative orthopedic patient care (backs, hips, knees) preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required for patient and staff interactions
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to qualify for travel rates
• Proof of address required for consideration (Driver's License, Voter Registration card, Federal Tax Return, Military Form DD-2058, or W-2)
• Full SSN and DOB required for consideration
• 1 supervisory reference required for consideration
• Copy of certifications required for consideration

Additional Information

• Conducts ongoing patient assessments, develops and implements individualized plans of care, and evaluates treatment effectiveness
• Serves as care coordinator across hospital departments and acts as a patient advocate in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams
• Experience with post-operative orthopedic patient handling and mobilization is strongly preferred
• Pass/fail EKG/Dysrhythmia exam required on the first day; two attempts allowed, and a study guide will be provided
• Local candidates are not accepted for this position