Travel Med-Surg Telemetry Nurse (Geriatric Acute Care) - $2,398 per week

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

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 RN for a night shift Med/Surg Tele position caring for geriatric patients on an acute care for elders unit.

Responsibilities

• Position is on a 39-bed acute care for elders unit in a hospital setting
• Approximately 80% of patients are over 65 years of age
• Patient case load includes typical med/surg patients with a focus on geriatrics and up to 12 telemetry patients
• Expected nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:5-6
• Five beds are dedicated to end of life care
• Night shifts are 12 hours
• Work closely with an interdisciplinary geriatric team and inpatient hospice staff
• Unit specializes in maintaining functional status for older adults during hospitalization
• This is the only acute care for elders unit of its kind in the region

Requirements

• Active RN license required
• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience is preferred
• Current copies of all active certifications must be provided for consideration
• Application, skills checklist, license verification via NURSYS, and two references required

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-603527. 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 Tele

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