Description

American Traveler seeks a Med/Surg RN for night shifts on a general adult and geriatric unit, requiring a compact RN license and proficiency with Epic.

Details

• Work in a hospital medical-surgical unit caring for adult and geriatric patients
• Night shifts: 12 hours (18:45 - 07:15), with options for 36 or 48 hours per week
• Assignments range from 13 to 26 weeks
• Nurse-to-patient ratios typically 1:6-7
• Care includes insulin and heparin drips, wound VAC dressing changes, high flow oxygen, and occasional short-term BiPap support
• Epic is the required EMR system and Pyxis is used for medications
• Float required to similar units and inpatient holding areas
• Every other weekend and holiday work required
• Assignment to the Inclement Weather/Storm Team with possible required reporting during catastrophes
• Pre-assignment to other units or consolidation to a centralized office may occur mid-contract

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license
• Current BCLS certification
• Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg RN experience
• Epic EMR experience required
• Must be able to administer insulin and heparin drips independently
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• First-time travelers accepted
• Unit prefers experience with CPI and in a charge role
• Ability to work all scheduled shifts, holidays, and during inclement weather

Additional Information

• Responsible for general nursing duties for adult and geriatric med/surg patients with a daily census of approximately 43
• Charge nurse role required for night shift travelers
• Orientation provided for 24 hours
• Scrubs are not provided; navy color required
• Care for COVID-positive patients may be required
• Locals are accepted at this facility
• Maximum 7 days of RTO allowed for consideration
• RTO after booking is not permitted and additional unapproved absences may result in cancellation
• Travelers will be assigned to a weather response team as needed