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Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
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Hours: 48 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 3
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Neuro Days position requiring 1 year of recent experience and NIHSS certification.
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Work in the Medical Surgical Neuro unit of a 32-bed hospital environment
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Day shift schedule (4x12 hours), 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
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Nurse to patient ratio of 1:6
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Participates in rapid response team activation
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No on-call responsibilities
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Floating required to like units within scope as needed
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Weekend requirement of 6 weekend shifts within a 6-week period
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Epic charting system used
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Active RN license (New Mexico or Compact) currently in hand or pending, must be obtained prior to start
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Current certifications: BLS and NIHSS required, CPI preferred
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Minimum 1 year of recent Med/Surg nursing experience required
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Experience with 1:6 patient ratios preferred
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Skilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, and central/peripheral line management
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Experience with respiratory care including chest tubes, HFNC, nasal cannula, and oxygen administration
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Experience with GI care including colostomy/ileostomy and feeding tube management
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Familiarity with CVA/neurological patient care preferred
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Experience administering Heparin, insulin, and PCA medications
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Knowledge of isolation precautions, PPE, and wound care/wound vac management
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Experience with renal/genitourinary care including pre/post hemodialysis management
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Experience with surgical drains
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply, provided they have at least 24 months of nursing experience
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Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility as locals are not accepted
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Former staff must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
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No travel pairs or groups accepted
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Receives brief orientation when floating to other units
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Provide care within a Med/Surg Neuro unit setting supporting a range of patient conditions
