American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Valley City, North Dakota.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN with Med/Surg Telemetry skills and a current ND or compact RN license for night shifts in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Position is in an acute care Critical Access Hospital (CAH) on a Med/Tele/Swing unit
• Patient population includes acute and swing bed cases such as pneumonia, rehab, COPD, CHF, pancreatitis, and GI bleed
• Unit includes 19 beds with nurse to patient ratios of 1:3-6
• Required to read own telemetry strips using Mindray monitors
• Mandatory night shifts with 12-hour shift lengths
• Schedule includes every other weekend and every other holiday
• Floating is required to Med/Tele Acute/Obs/Swingbed units with travelers as first to float
• Uses the Meditech EMR system
• CNAs provide support with personal care, vitals, and weights
• RNs set up and manage BiPap, CPAP, and high flow nasal cannula equipment
• Role includes participation as part of the code team
• Strong teamwork and a positive work culture are emphasized on this unit
• Must provide professional references including one supervisor from the past 12 months and one peer or supervisor from the past 3 years
• Travelers are welcome; previous travel experience not required
• Personal scrubs are required and can be any color
• Orientation consists of 3-4 unit-specific 12-hour shifts
• Up to 7 days of requested time off allowed per 13-week contract
• No call or standby required

Requirements

• Active ND or compact RN license required at time of consideration
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications are required
• Minimum of 1 year recent RN experience in medical or telemetry settings
• Experience with IV starts, telemetry, NG, and foley catheter insertion
• Competence required in setting up BiPap, CPAP, and HFNC devices
• Must read own tele strips
• Experience with Meditech EMR is preferred
• Candidates may not have been employed (full/part time or PRN) with any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility in the past year
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
• Driver’s license required for consideration

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-643646. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

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