RN Med Surg Registered Nurse Traveler

Vibra Travels • Flowood, MS

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 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 quality of care, 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. The travel program offers local and non-local assignments at partner facilities across the country, with a recruiter supporting the nurse from start to finish and from assignment to assignment. Medical and prescription benefits are available after meeting eligibility requirements outlined by the Affordable Care Act.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of Registered Nurse experience; the requirement may vary by client and setting. Prior LVN/LPN experience may be considered 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; AHA certification is preferred and required by some clients.
• Additional certifications such as ACLS may be required by Vibra Travels and/or the client.

Nice To Haves

• AHA BLS certification is preferred.

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 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 after meeting eligibility requirements under the Affordable Care Act.
• No pay cuts mid-contract.
• Choice of assignments at partner facilities from various health systems across the country.

What This Job Offers

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