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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jun 25, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 2
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Orthopedics/Med-Surg unit at a Level 1 Trauma Center and major teaching hospital, with a minimum of 2 years of RN experience and at least 1 year of in-specialty experience required.
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Orthopedic/Med-Surg overflow unit serving patients who have undergone bone and joint reconstructive surgery, joint replacement, orthopedic trauma surgery, or sports injury
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Patient population is adults 18 and older
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Typical patient ratio is 1:4, with occasional flex to 1:5
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Remote telemetry monitoring managed by an off-unit tech station
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Short-term acute care setting within a Level 1 Trauma Center and major teaching hospital (COTH member) with 855 staffed beds
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Night shift: 7P–7A, 3x12-hour shifts, with both 36-hour and 48-hour weekly contract options available
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Every other weekend required
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Floating within scope required to meet facility needs
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Charting via Cerner
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Free parking available for travelers
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Active WV or Compact RN license required; pending WV or Compact RN license accepted for consideration
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Certifications required: BLS; ACLS and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) preferred
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Minimum 2 years of RN experience and at least 1 year of in-specialty (orthopedic or med-surg) experience required
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Required skills: telemetry, IV start, Cardizem, Heparin, Nitro, Argatroban, Amiodarone, Dopamine (renal perfusion), CPMs, Orthopat, Constavac, Hemovac, wound vacs, and traction
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Cerner EMR experience beneficial given facility's charting system
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Two manager or charge nurse references from within the past 2 years required for consideration
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Driver's license and Social Security card required for consideration
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Flu vaccine required during flu season (October 1 – March 31); medical documentation from an allergist or physician required for any exemption
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Unit operates under a team nursing model
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Orientation is held every other week on Thursdays and Fridays — Thursday consists of a full day in the computer lab; Friday morning continues in the lab, followed by badging and an introductory visit to the unit to meet staff and the manager
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Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to be eligible; candidates residing between 75–99 miles may be submitted for facility approval on a case-by-case basis — local candidates are not accepted
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Blocked schedule requests may be accommodated based on unit needs at the manager's discretion
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COVID vaccine is not required
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Former permanent employees are not eligible to return as travelers until at least 2 years after their last permanent date of employment
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply
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Scrub color: Royal Blue or White (RN)
