Description

American Traveler is seeking a Med/Surg Float Pool RN with at least two years of experience and proficiency in Cerner or Epic EMR for night shifts at a Level II Trauma Center.

Details

• Work within a hospital setting that is a Level II Trauma Center with multiple specialized units
• Home unit assigned on first day orientation, but floating to similar units is required
• Units include Trauma Surgical, Neuroscience, MedSurg/Oncology, Clinical Decision, Orthopedics, and MS/Ortho/Urology
• Patient populations handled include trauma, neuro, general surgery, oncology, orthopedic, urology, and a broad range of medical conditions
• Typical patient ratios range from 1:5 to 1:6, with some team nursing units up to 1:8
• Utilizes Cerner EMR, Plum 360 IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Spacelabs monitors
• Telemetry monitoring is required, with RNs interpreting and confirming strip readings every 4 hours
• Schedule consists of 12-hour night shifts (7:00 pm–7:00 am) with a 4-week schedule cycle
• Every other weekend or at least four weekend days per month are required
• No on-call responsibilities

Requirements

• Active AL or compact state RN license required
• Current BLS and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum of two years’ RN experience required; at least one year must be trauma experience
• Proficiency with Cerner or Epic EMR required
• Experience with wound care, IV skills, medication administration, and tele monitoring required
• Perm staff must have been separated for at least 6 months to be eligible as a traveler
• No local candidates permitted within a 60-mile radius

Additional Information

• Daily responsibilities may include wound care, IV therapy, chest tubes, trach care, PEG/NG tubes, and medication administration
• Support structure includes CNAs, charge nurses, phlebotomists, IV/VAT team, and tele monitoring techs
• Travelers receive 24 hours of classroom orientation and 24 hours of unit orientation if new or returning after one year
• Scrub color requirements are ceil blue or white
• Holiday coverage requires one major and one minor holiday per policy
• Time off requests may be approved up to seven days unless falling within blackout dates
• First-time travelers are considered if all experience and skill requirements are met
• Parking is available in designated parking deck levels