Travel Nurse RN - DOU - Direct Observation Unit - $2,160 per week

About the Role

Work in a Med Surg/Observation unit (IU 6KLM Med and Tele) at a large, highly accredited medical center with 933 beds, recognized as a Level III Trauma Center and a Level III NICU. The facility holds Magnet Designation and is a Comprehensive Stroke Center. The Med Surg/Observation unit operates with 28 beds and is supported by robust around-the-clock clinical resources.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients including rule-out chest pain, post cath lab, CHF, AFib, rule-out CVAs, TIAs, post IR, cellulitis, and AKI
• Manage average patient stay of 36 hours with 2-3 admissions and discharges daily
• Perform ostomy care, drain management, IV skills, and drip management (heparin, insulin, Cardizem, Amiodarone)
• Document pain levels before and after administering pain medications per unit protocol
• Float to MSUs and ED Holding (1:4 ratio); travelers float first

Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience in an acute care setting required; first-time travelers accepted
• Experience with admissions and discharges in a fast-paced environment required
• Required certification: BLS
• Experience in observation unit preferred
• No ventilator or trach experience required; most patients are ambulatory

Schedule

• 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation every other weekend
• Schedule created 6 weeks at a time with 2 weeks notice before start of schedule
• No on-call responsibilities
• Cannot work more than 60 hours per week or 5 consecutive 12-hour shifts per fatigue policy
• Holiday expectations: 1 holiday per season including Christmas Eve/Christmas Day and NYE/New Year's Day

Unit Support

• Charge nurse, unit secretary (24/7), hospitalist (24/7), respiratory therapy (24/7), centralized telemetry monitoring with tele tech (24/7), and phlebotomy assistance
• Patient ratios: Days 1:4-5, Nights 1:6-8
• Charting system: EPIC
• Equipment includes Alaris, Pyxis, and GE monitors
• Scrub color: Any (no camouflage or denim)
• Free parking available in designated areas

Compensation

• Estimated Gross Weekly Pay: $2160
• $500 CONTRACT COMPLETION BONUS
• Weekly pay via direct deposit and accessible payroll support
• Maximum non-tax stipends available including lodging, meals and incidentals

Benefits

• 401k with 100% matching
• Monthly reimbursement for health insurance
• Medical benefits, Dental benefits, Vision benefits
• Referral bonus
• 24/7 On-call support