Travel Ortho Neuro Surgical Stepdown/Telemetry RN - $2,344 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a 12-hour day shift PCU position on an Ortho Neuro Surgical unit, requiring a compact or SD RN license and expertise with mixed acuity patients.

Responsibilities

• Position is within the Ortho Neuro Surgical (ONS) unit in a hospital PCU setting
• Mixed acuity unit caring for intermediate/stepdown, telemetry, and MedSurg patients
• Primary patient populations include post-surgical (urology, abdominal, ortho trauma, neuro/spine) and general medical cases
• Common cases include total joint replacements, neurovascular interventions, seizures, brain tumors, spinal surgeries, and medical conditions such as CHF, pneumonia, and renal failure
• Unit consists of 64 beds across two floors with pods staffed by 2 RNs and 1 nurse aide for every 8 patients
• RN patient ratio is 1:4 for all assignments
• Utilizes Epic for charting, Alaris pumps, and Omnicell systems (Epic experience required)
• 12-hour day shifts, 36 hours per week, with weekend rotation (up to 4 of 6 weekends per schedule assigned)
• Orientation includes 2 days of classroom/online learning and 2 unit preceptor shifts
• Floating may be required to other adult inpatient units based on staffing needs
• Deliver nursing care to a diverse patient population, including surgical, orthopedic, neurological, and complex medical cases
• Work within a supportive pod structure with charge nurses, CNAs, flex nurses, and resource nurse support available
• Post neuro-intervention experience preferred, with unit education and support provided if needed
• Must adhere to navy blue scrub dress code
• Free parking provided on site
• Holiday time off requests must be made prior to offer, with blackout dates from August 1-18 annually
• Monthly audits require at least 90% compliance for pre/post pain scoring
• No required on-call shifts, but optional as additional shifts when available
• First-time travelers with required experience and Epic proficiency are welcome

Requirements

• Active SD or compact RN license required
• Minimum of 1 year recent experience as an intermediate/stepdown level RN
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Completion of a board-approved nursing education program
• Epic EMR experience required, especially for first-time travelers
• Proficiency in intermediate/stepdown care including cardiac strip interpretation, chest tubes, trach care (no fresh traches), NGT and tube feedings, JP drains, PICC/Midline/CVL/PIV management, wound care, TPN, blood transfusions, and urinary/fecal device management
• Experience in drip titration for Heparin, Insulin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, and Levophed up to 5 mcg (training provided for other drips if needed)
• Must be comfortable with MedSurg assignments as required
• Applicants must live at least 100 miles from any Monument Health facility
• Former permanent staff must wait one year before consideration as a traveler

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-605772. 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 - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

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