RN ER Registered Nurse Traveler

Vibra Travels • Ottumwa, IA

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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. The role provides direct patient care and delegates and supervises nursing care in accordance with the applicable Nurse Practice Act. Core expectations include demonstrating clinical competence, managing patient care, improving care quality, establishing professional relationships, applying professional nursing skills, fulfilling hospital-role responsibilities, and developing clinical expertise in the specialty. The position supervises Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, Nursing Aides, and Techs. This is a travel position serving emergency department patients at short-term acute-care facilities.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of Registered Nurse experience in an emergency room, or 1 year of emergency room experience and 1 year of ICU experience.
• Recent acute-care experience.
• 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.
• Current ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications from a Vibra Travels-approved vendor; AHA certification is preferred and required by some clients.

Nice To Haves

• AHA certifications are preferred.
• Additional client-required certifications may include CEN, TNCC, ENPC, and TCRN.

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 the quality of care.
• Establish professional relationships and utilize professional nursing skills.
• Fulfill responsibilities associated with the hospital nursing role.
• 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, if applicable.
• Referral bonus of up to $1,000 per referral.
• License reimbursement when traveling to a new state that requires a new license.
• Medical and prescription benefits eligibility after meeting the Affordable Care Act eligibility requirements.
• Access to local and non-local positions and assignments at partner facilities across various health systems.
• One recruiter provides support from start to finish and across assignments.
• No pay cuts mid-contract.

What This Job Offers

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