RN Med Surg Registered Nurse Traveler

Vibra Travels • Beckley, WV

11d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse develops, implements, evaluates, and revises plans of care for assigned patients and families while promoting Vibra Travels’ mission and values. Care includes providing direct nursing care and delegating and supervising nursing care in accordance with the applicable Nurse Practice Act. The role includes demonstrating clinical competence, managing patient care, improving care quality, establishing professional relationships, using professional skills, fulfilling hospital-role responsibilities, and developing clinical expertise in the assigned specialty. The nurse supervises Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, Nursing Aides, and Techs.

Vibra Travels offers travel assignments at partner facilities across various health systems nationwide, with local and non-local positions available. Travel nurses work with one recruiter throughout the hiring and assignment process. The program offers a competitive hourly rate plus a tax-free stipend when applicable, no mid-contract pay cuts, referral bonuses, and license reimbursement when travel to a new state requires a new license. Eligible employees may enroll in medical and prescription benefits after meeting the eligibility requirements outlined by the Affordable Care Act.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse; this may vary by client and setting. Prior LVN/LPN experience may count toward the requirement depending on the assignment.
• Current, valid, and active Registered Nurse license in the state of employment.
• Current, valid, and active driver’s license.
• Ability to travel using publicly available air and ground transportation.
• Recent acute care experience for acute care and LTAC placements.
• Current BLS certification from a Vibra Travels-approved vendor.

Nice To Haves

• AHA BLS certification is preferred, though some clients require it.
• Additional certifications such as ACLS may be required by Vibra Travels and/or the client.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, evaluate, and revise plans of care for assigned patients and families.
• Provide direct nursing care and delegate and supervise nursing care in accordance with the applicable Nurse Practice Act.
• Demonstrate clinical competence and manage patient care.
• Contribute to improving quality of care.
• Establish professional relationships and use professional skills.
• Fulfill responsibilities associated with the hospital role and develop clinical expertise in the assigned specialty.
• Supervise Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, Nursing Aides, and Techs.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate plus a tax-free stipend when applicable.
• No pay cuts mid-contract.
• Referral bonus of up to $1,000 per referral.
• License reimbursement when traveling to a new state where a new license is required.
• Medical and prescription benefits may be available after meeting ACA eligibility requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed