Registered Nurse OR Travel
Local and national travel options are available dependent on need. Facility: Multiple Ascension acute care hospitals. Department: Ascension Premiere Staffing - Surgical Services. Schedule: Multiple shifts available | 40 hours per week. Gross Rate up to $2,114 per week.
Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Benefits that help you thrive
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
How you'll make an impact in this role
- Proficiently serve as Circulator or Scrub Nurse across multiple specialties, including cardiac, ortho, and trauma surgery.
- Maintain strict aseptic technique and oversee surgical counts to prevent retained foreign objects.
- Lead "Time-Out" protocols, ensure correct patient positioning to prevent nerve injury, and monitor for skin breakdown.
- Rapidly respond to intraoperative crises such as malignant hyperthermia, massive hemorrhage, or cardiac arrest.
What minimum requirements you'll need
- Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Must have compact RN license or state RN license relevant to travel assignment location prior to start of assignment.
- Education: Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required.
- Work Experience: One year of RN experience in an acute care setting required.
What additional preferences we're seeking
Applicable license and/or certification per contract requirements required.