Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg position requiring recent Level 1 or comparable Level 2 Trauma experience and a day/night rotating schedule.

Details

• Medical Specialties unit in a hospital setting, nationally recognized as a Cystic Fibrosis center
• Primarily medical patient population including sepsis, infectious processes, acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease (hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis), diabetes, GI issues, fluid/electrolyte imbalances, alcohol withdrawal, liver disease, substance misuse, endocarditis, heart disease, skin/wound issues, and acute/chronic respiratory illnesses including COPD, flu, pneumonia, and Cystic Fibrosis
• Unit configurations include a 36-bed and a 25-bed floor
• Day/night rotating schedule, 36 hours per week
• Required procedures and skills include chest tubes, feeding tubes, IV drips (Diltiazem, heparin, Lasix, insulin, amiodarone), trachs/laryngectomies, telemetry monitoring, complex wound care, and central line care, maintenance, and blood draws
• Post-surgical patient care including management of lines, tubes, and drains

Requirements

• Active NH or Compact RN license required
• Current BLS certification required
• Recent Level 1 or comparable Level 2 Trauma experience within the last 2 years required
• Experience with telemetry, chest tubes, trachs/laryngectomies, IV drips, central lines, complex wounds, and post-surgical lines/tubes/drains required
• Two professional references from managers required for consideration

Additional Information

• Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility to be eligible — local candidates are not accepted
• Administer and manage IV drips including Diltiazem, heparin, Lasix, insulin, and amiodarone
• Provide care for adult CF patients admitted to the Medical Specialties unit at this nationally recognized CF center