RN Med Surg Registered Nurse Traveler

Vibra Travels • Fort Wayne, IN

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse develops, implements, evaluates, and revises plans of care for assigned patients and families while promoting the mission and values of Vibra Travels. Nursing care includes direct care as well as delegation and supervision in accordance with the applicable Nurse Practice Act. The role involves 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 specialty.

The nurse supervises Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, Nursing Aides, and Techs. This is a travel position associated with short-term acute care. Assignments are available at partner facilities across the country, including local and non-local options. Medical and prescription benefits may be available after meeting eligibility requirements under 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 be considered toward the 1-year experience 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.
• Comply with applicable vaccination and disease-screening requirements.

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.
• Improve 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.
• 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 after meeting ACA eligibility requirements.
• Access to local and non-local assignments at partner facilities across various health systems.

What This Job Offers

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