What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel RN - Med/Surg position at American Traveler?

American Traveler is hiring a RN for a Med/Surg Float Pool position requiring 2 years of MedSurg experience and WI or compact RN license.

Float Pool position in a 101-bed Level IV Trauma Center and Primary Stroke Center
Units include MS1 General Medical Surgical, MS2 Ortho/Neuro, and MS2 Cardiac, with floating to any unit housing MedSurg patients including ER Holding/Boarding
Patient population includes oncology (non-chemo administration), limited pediatric patients (ages 1 , non-peds unit), general surgical cases (gallbladder, appendectomy, colectomy, ostomy, TURP), general medical cases (cellulitis, GI bleeds, CHF, COPD), ortho (total hips/knees/shoulders), neuro (spine surgery, stroke, TIA, altered mental status), and cardiac (post-procedure, heart failure, arrhythmias)
Patient ratios are 1:4-6 on days and 1:6 on nights
12-hour day shifts (0700-1900) with weekend rotation every other weekend
Scheduling may include shifts from 1845-0715 or 0645-1915
No on-call requirements
EMR: EPIC, IV Pumps: Alaris, Med Dispensing: Pyxis

Active WI or compact RN license
Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
Minimum 2 years of MedSurg experience required
EPIC EMR experience required
Skills required: chest tube care, stable trach management, IV insertion, port/central line care, foley insertion/care, feeding tube management, cardiac rhythm interpretation, and familiarity with CPAP/BiPAP/Airvo
Drip titration experience (Cardizem, amiodarone, insulin, argatroban) preferred, manager approval required if not experienced
Cardiac post-procedure experience preferred, manager approval required if not experienced
Candidate DOB and last 4 of SSN required for consideration
Minimum one professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Provide direct patient care across MedSurg, Ortho/Neuro, and Cardiac units with potential float assignments throughout the hospital
Support staff includes HUC (days only), CNAs, charge nurse, phlebotomy, RT, hospitalist coverage 24/7, and PT/OT/ST on weekdays
Remote tele monitoring support available, though travelers may occasionally monitor patients if tele techs are short-staffed
Orientation includes one full shift for login/paperwork and EPIC training plus one 12-hour shift of unit orientation
Scrubs must be a solid, professional color with no graphics or logos
Free parking available on-site
Traveler-friendly culture with strong teamwork atmosphere
Holiday coverage required for up to 50% of holidays during the contract
First-time travelers are welcome to apply
Local candidates accepted at the same rate with no radius rule
Former employees of the health system must be separated for at least 12 months before being eligible for travel assignments

Benefits:

Health Insurance, 401K Plan

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