Travel RN - Med/Surg

Job Details

American Traveler is hiring a Medical Surgical RN for a night shift position requiring a Michigan RN license and NIHSS certification.

Work on a 40-bed Medical Surgical unit specializing in neurological disorders such as Stroke, Epilepsy, Multiple Sclerosis, and other inflammatory disorders of the brain and spinal cord
Care for a large spinal surgery population including post-operative neuro-surgery, ortho-surgery, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion patients
Unit includes six step-down/telemetry beds and six bariatric beds
Includes a four-bed Neuro Monitoring Unit admitting seizure patients starting at age 5
Night shift schedule (3x12 hours), 19:00-7:30
36 or 48 hour work weeks available
Night shift ratios of 1:5-6 with no LPNs on nights
Charge nurse takes patients when unit is understaffed
Required to work every other weekend
Holiday coverage required
May float to other Med/Surg units, ICU units, and ED waiting rooms
Travelers are first to float
Uses EPIC and Pyxis

Active Michigan RN license required
BLS (AHA) certification required
NIHSS certification required, must be obtained prior to start if pending
1-2 years of Med/Surg experience preferred
Previous charge nurse experience preferred
Proof of flu vaccination required for consideration, or exemption submitted within 48 hours of signing
Supervisor-level references required

No RTO permitted during the first two weeks of the assignment
RTO limited to no more than 10 days total during the assignment
Locals accepted at the same rate with no radius restrictions
Previous internal travelers may return after 6 months; previous permanent staff may return after 1 year
Annual and orientation modules are self-reported and completed during orientation