RN Med Surg Registered Nurse Traveler

Vibra Travels • Town of Gallatin, NY

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 involves demonstrating clinical competence, managing patient care, improving quality of care, establishing professional relationships, applying 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, with local and non-local positions available. Travelers work with one recruiter throughout the process and across assignments. The posting also describes 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.

Medical and prescription benefits are available for enrollment after the employee meets the eligibility requirements outlined by the Affordable Care Act. Assignment-specific requirements may vary by client and setting.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse is required, though 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.
• Additional certifications, such as ACLS, may be required by Vibra Travels and/or the client.
• Must meet vaccination and disease-screening requirements applicable to federal and state requirements and to the assignment’s location.

Nice To Haves

• AHA BLS certification is preferred.
• Additional certifications such as ACLS may be required for some assignments.

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 utilize 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, if applicable.
• No pay cuts mid-contract.
• Referral bonus of up to $1,000 per referral.
• License reimbursement when travel to a new state requires a new license.
• Medical and prescription benefits available for enrollment after meeting ACA eligibility requirements.
• Choice of assignments at partner facilities across various health systems.
• One recruiter throughout the hiring process and from assignment to assignment.

What This Job Offers

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