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American Traveler

Travel Med/Surg RN - $2,077 per week

American Traveler, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003

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American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Phoenix, Arizona.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty:

Med Surg

Discipline:

RN

Start Date:

ASAP

Duration:

13 weeks

36 hours per week

Shift:

12 hours, nights

Employment Type:

Travel

Job Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced Med/Surg RN for a night shift position requiring Level 1 trauma experience and current AZ or compact RN licensure.

Responsibilities

Work in a 22-bed acute care Med/Surg unit

Night shifts with 12-hour shifts and four weekend shifts per four weeks

Patient population includes post-op, sepsis, pneumonia, COPD, diabetes, and infection cases

Nurse-to-patient ratios are typically 1:4-5

Required to float to other med/surg and tele units as needed

Uses Cerner EMR system

No on-call requirement

Resource RN and charge RN present for additional support

RT assigned to the unit for respiratory care

Expected to perform SIMs Lab skills and maintain sterile field during procedures

Failure to pass the required exams after two attempts results in ineligibility for 6 months in AZ and associated regions

Unit may require growth and adaptability as it is a newly developed team environment

Holiday coverage may be required as per unit needs

Navy blue scrubs required

Returning candidates must not have been employed by CommonSpirit, CHI, and Dignity facilities within the past year

Requirements

Active AZ or compact RN license required at time of consideration

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

Minimum of 2 years recent Med/Surg experience

Previous Level 1 trauma experience required

Candidates must pass a dysrhythmia exam prior to acceptance, with up to 2 attempts

Demonstrated competency in sterile technique for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes

Must pass a skills test in SIMs Lab during orientation

Telemetry experience preferred due to floating requirements

No first-time travelers will be considered for this position

Must provide recent references including one supervisor reference from the past 12 months and another supervisor or peer reference from the past 3 years

Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility as verified by driver's license

Benefits

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Generous Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy

Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-637348. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg

About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.

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