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Medical Surgical - Orthopedic Unit - Travel Registered Nurse

Trusted Health
Full-time
On-site
Amarillo, TX, United States

Trusted is seeking an experienced nurse for this exciting travel nursing assignment. Trusted has streamlined the travel nursing experience by enabling nurses to apply directly to jobs without the need for recruiters. This unique approach provides more transparency, eliminates pesky calls from recruiters, and puts more money in your pocket. Join the thousands of nurses across the country who have already made the switch to a more modern way to work.

Shift: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM

Experience:

• 12 months of role experience is required with some in the last 12 months.

• Must have at least 22 months of Medical Surgical - Orthopedic Unit experience.

• 3 months of experience with Epic is preferred from any number of months.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have a Texas license or compact license (required for submission).

• This role may require floating to additional units and locations

• Travel only, local not allowed. Candidates must live >50 miles from facility to be submitted.

• COVID vaccination required after submission. Religious and medical declinations accepted.

• Flu vaccination required for submission. Religious and medical declinations accepted.

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.

Additional Details:

References must cover at least 1 full year of relevant experience in specialty within the past 3 years.

All BSA contracts are 48 hours per week, although not guaranteed. In the first 8 weeks there cannot be more than 3 days of RTO requested. After those 8 weeks they are flexible. No travel pairs will be considered. All travelers must be prepared to care for COVID patients if assigned.

Previous Employment Requirements: Former perm staff must be gone 1 year before can return as traveler.

Required Skills/Experience: 1 year of inpatient med/surg experience

Professional Knowledge and Skills

Isolation Precautions Wound Care/Wound Vac Work Settings

Med/Surg Respiratory

Nasal Cannula Non-invasive airway management IV therapy/Phlebotomy

Peripheral Line Care/Management Orthopedics

Preferred Skills/Experience: Total Joint Replacements

Required Credentials: Drivers License/State ID

Types of Patients on Unit: Adults, Geriatrics, Medical Surgical and Orthopedic patient population

Unit/Facility Details: 35 beds on unit, Daily Census 30

Special Requests: Block Scheduling: Case by case, No RTO on holidays, No travel pairs or groups

Floating Requirements: to units of equal or lesser acuity

3 days maximum time off

2 references from last 3 years (Manager/Supervisor reference type) - 1 required for submission

Proof of identification required

Certifications:

• BLS (Basic Life Support)

• NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale)

  • Skills Checklist: Yes
  • References: Yes
  • License Type: registered
  • License State: TX
  • Certifications: NIH Stroke Scale, Basic Life Support

Job Details

  • Job Type: Travel
  • Nurse/Patient: 1/6
  • Shift Type: Day
  • Contract Date: Start ASAP
  • Expected Length: 13 weeks
  • Hours per Shift: 12
  • Shifts per Week: 4