Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a combined ER/MedSurg/Swing Bed unit at a Critical Access rural hospital, requiring at least 2 years of experience and certifications including ACLS, PALS, and TNCC.

Details

• Works in a combined ER, MedSurg, and Swing Bed unit within a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital in a rural setting
• Patient population includes geriatric patients with dementia, diabetes, wound care, post-surgical rehab, chronic illness exacerbations, and initial trauma care in the ER
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:8 utilizing a team nursing model with CNA/Nurse Aide support on each shift
• RNs are required to read and interpret their own cardiac monitor strips
• RNs are required to titrate drips including electrolytes, antihypertensives, IV antibiotics, and blood transfusions
• RT equipment is limited to patient-managed CPAP only; no additional RT responsibilities for RNs
• Charting is done in Epic
• 12-hour night shifts (1845–0715); every other weekend required
• Floating between ER and MedSurg is required; travelers are first to float
• Holidays are covered on an alternating basis, approximately every other holiday
• No on-call or standby requirement
• Block scheduling is possible but must be requested in advance

Requirements

• Active ND or Compact (NLC) RN license required; pending licenses are not accepted
• Required certifications (all must be active, no pending accepted): BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Experience with geriatric patient care, including dementia, stroke, and skin/wound care
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility
• Candidates may not be currently or have been within the past year employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) directly by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity-affiliated facility; candidates employed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• A copy of a valid driver's license is required for consideration

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include providing acute care across ER, MedSurg, and Swing Bed patients, with an emphasis on geriatric and post-acute populations
• A charge nurse is present on every shift and carries a team assignment rather than individual patients
• Scrubs are required; no specific color requirement
• Unit-specific orientation consists of 3 shifts
• RTO of 7 or fewer days per 13-week contract must be declared upfront; additional RTO will not be approved after that point
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• No BSN required