Travel Ortho-Neuro Surgical Stepdown RN - $2,344 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Rapid City, South Dakota. Job Description & Requirements Specialty : Stepdown Discipline : RN Start Date : ASAP Duration : 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift : 12 hours, nights Employment Type : Travel Job Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Night Shift PCU position in an Ortho Neuro Surgical mixed acuity unit, requiring at least one year of stepdown experience and Epic proficiency. Responsibilities Work in a 64-bed Ortho Neuro Surgical unit covering intermediate, telemetry, and MedSurg levels Patients include surgical (urology, abdominal surgeries), ortho trauma, total joints, neuro / spine, and general medical cases such as CHF, renal failure, pneumonia, and more Shift is 12-hour nights with a 36-hour workweek RN to patient ratio is 1 : 4; CNA to patient ratio is 1 : 8 Uses Epic for charting, Alaris, and Omnicell May float to any adult inpatient unit within scope, including Med Surg, Heart / Vascular, Oncology, Observation Weekend rotation required, up to 4 out of every 6 weekends; must specify if open to working every weekend No mandatory on-call requirement Two charge nurses per shift who do not take a patient load, resource and flex nurses, and CNA / RT / hospitalist support Orientation consists of unit / department instruction and two precepted shifts Care for a diverse adult patient population, including post-surgical, ortho / neuro trauma, and complex medical cases Must be comfortable accepting MedSurg assignments in addition to PCU-level cases Pod-based team structure with 2 RNs and 1 nurse aide per pod Education and resources are provided for post neuro-intervention patient types if needed Navy blue scrubs required Free parking is available Holiday time-off requests must be submitted prior to offer; currently, holiday RTO is not approved Blackout dates for time off from August 1-18 due to local events; up to 1.5 weeks off approved with contract extension Monthly audits for pain scoring compliance; 90% compliance required First-time travelers considered if meeting all experience and EMR requirements Requirements Active RN license from the South Dakota Board of Nursing or Compact RN license Completion of an approved nursing education program Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required Minimum one year of IMC / stepdown nursing experience Epic charting experience required; first-time travelers must have prior Epic experience Ability to interpret cardiac strips, manage chest tubes, trach care (no fresh traches), NGT tubes, JP drains, line management, wound care, and perform medication administration and transfusions Experience with drip titration for heparin, insulin, Cardizem, amiodarone, Levophed, and related medications (willing to train on less common drips) Must live at least 100 miles outside of any Monument Health facility; local travelers not accepted Permanent staff must wait one full year before returning as a traveler Benefits High Pay and Bonuses Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options 401(k) Plan Weekly Payroll Deposit Free Online CEUs Generous Housing Allowance Travel and Licensure Reimbursements Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy Traveler Rewards and Discounts American Traveler Job ID P-605094. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title : Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24 / 7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.