Travel RN - Med/Surg - Orthopedics

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 11, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Orthopedics & Trauma unit at a Level I Trauma Center, requiring active NE or compact RN licensure and at least 2 years of experience.

Details

• Acute care setting on a 55-bed Med/Surg Ortho Trauma unit (4th Floor North & South)
• Level I Trauma Center
• Patient population includes joint replacements, fractures, colon resections, COPD exacerbation, prostatectomy, cellulitis, sepsis, ortho trauma, GI bleeds, pneumonia, and failure to thrive
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5-6; PCTs available at a 1:10-20 ratio
• RNs required to titrate Heparin, lidocaine, and ketamine drips; PCA pumps also in use
• Telemetry techs interpret strips; RNs are expected to have basic tele awareness
• EMR: Epic
• 12-hour day shifts, 0630-1900
• Typically every other weekend required, with potential for additional coverage based on department need
• 2-3 holidays required between Thanksgiving and New Year's
• Floating required to other Med/Surg areas or units holding Med/Surg patients
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active NE state or compact (NLC) RN license — must be active at time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Required certifications: BLS (AHA); ACLS preferred
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility (driver's license used to verify permanent address)
• Cannot be currently or recently employed full-time, part-time, or PRN at any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility (including CHI and/or Dignity) within the past year
• A copy of your driver's license is required for consideration
• 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire

Additional Information

• Unit orientation consists of 2 days of department-specific training, followed by a pass/fail open-book exam on the first Friday of orientation — a score of 90% or higher is required to continue
• The unit serves a high-volume, high-turnover patient population with multiple admissions and discharges daily; strong time management and organizational skills are essential
• Mechanical lifts are available in every other room
• Hourly rounding and patient responsiveness are a strong focus of this unit
• The unit serves a diverse patient population, including Spanish-, Karen-, and Burmese-speaking patients
• Charge nurse is present on each shift and carries an assignment
• Schedules are posted 6 weeks in advance; a limited amount of block scheduling may be approved
• RNs must wear navy blue scrubs
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas
• RTO must be requested upfront; no more than 7 days per 13-week contract, and no additional RTO will be approved after consideration