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Travel Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical Unit
$3,142/wk
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Additional Information
An interview with the unit manager may not be available prior to offer. If you do not interview with the unit manager, you may interview with a third-party clinical nurse manager.
Required Credentials:
- Associate degree or certificate required.
Unit Details:
- Post-surgical care includes recovery after PACU for pre- and post-surgical adult and geriatric patients.
- Nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:4 or 1:5 on day/PM shifts and 1:5-7 on nights.
- The fast-paced post-surgical unit averages 10-15 admissions per day, with the highest volume on day/PM shifts. Occupancy is 90-95% during the week, and average length of stay is 2-3 days except for joint patients.
- Equipment includes Rovers for medication scanning and Alaris pumps.
Shift & Scheduling:
- Variable day/night shifts: 7a-7p or 7p-7a.
- Every other weekend and holiday.
- No on-call. The contract is eligible for 36 hours of low-census unbillable hours; low census may occur in hour increments as needed, typically 4-hour increments, and a traveler may be asked to work only 4 or 8 hours of a shift. This is not considered on-call.
Floating Requirements:
- Floats to all inpatient units.
Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.
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Travel RN Job Salary & Responsibilities
Your travel RN salary is based on your specialty, experience, and where you secure your assignment. Registered Nurse job descriptions focus on technical knowledge and supervisory skills; attention to detail; and communication with patients, families, and healthcare professionals in critical situations. But, an RN’s responsibilities also require a combination of compassion, patience, and resilience.
This isn’t news to you. You came to Trusted because you’ve tried RN staffing agencies without the personal support you need. This doesn’t surprise us, either. We’re a team of Trusted nurses who’ve been in your shoes (those comfy, non-slip shoes). We’ll help advance your career on your terms.