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Traveler Med Surg Nights- November Start - Galion, Ohio

Health system employer

Eligibility
RN
Shift
Nights
Hours a week
24 hrs a week
Unit
MS/Tele
Contract
13-week contract

Posted Sep 1 · Not open to new grads

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
Nights · 24 hours
Term
13 weeks · Permanent
On the floor
Floating required · On call
Practice
Epic charting
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN
More role details
Experience
2+ years
Unit
MS/Tele
Low census
Must have a willingness to float to other 2 campuses Medical Surgical/Telemetry Units if census drops in order to maintain hours.
Hiring contact
Contact: Lee Hitzfield

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
Inside the OH travel range

OH travel postings that state pay run $43/hr to $62/hr, the middle half $48/hr to $57/hr, across 98 postings.

About this role

Avita Health System currently operates three hospitals and numerous clinic locations throughout Richland and Crawford counties. Over the last few years, the system has tripled in size serving multiple communities throughout the region. There are over 1,900 employees and over 160 employed physicians and advanced practitioners that provide high-quality healthcare to the surrounding communities.

Are you interested in joining our MS/Tele team?

We are currently accepting resumes & applications for an opportunity located at our Galion, Ohio location through Ativa Health Care Staffing:

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Job summary

Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the nursing care of patients within the nursing unit. Responsible for ensuring continuity of care of the patients between shifts by providing direct care as well as supervising the care given by nursing assistants, LPNs and supportive staff members. Participates in patient and family teaching. Maintains role as patient advocate with a focus on the organization’s mission.

Job requirements

  • Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio.
  • Current BLS & ACLS certification.
  • Must have a minimum of 2 years of recent Medical Surgical/Telemetry RN experience in a hospital.
  • Floating: Must have a willingness to float to other 2 campuses Medical Surgical/Telemetry Units if census drops in order to maintain hours.
  • On-call: Must report within 1 hour to the facility

Preferred

  • Two (2) or more years of previous nursing experience.
  • Previous telemetry experience.
  • PALS certification. (For charge trained nurses.)
  • Charting: Epic is preferred but not required.

Summary

  • 13 week contract- Starting in November
  • Pay - $60/hour - local traveler; $45/hour PLUS stipend 51+ miles
  • Great way to get your foot in the door if you are looking for a staff position.
  • Contact: Lee Hitzfield
  • Pay: $45.00 - $60.00 per hour
  • Expected hours: No less than 24.0 per week
  • Work Location: On the road

Sourced from a public job board.

Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio. Current BLS & ACLS certification. Must have a minimum of 2 years of recent Medical Surgical/Telemetry RN experience in a hospital. Floating: Must have a will…· from this posting

Requirements

  • Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio.
  • Current BLS & ACLS certification.
  • Must have a minimum of 2 years of recent Medical Surgical/Telemetry RN experience in a hospital.
  • Floating: Must have a willingness to float to other 2 campuses Medical Surgical/Telemetry Units if census drops in order to maintain hours.
  • On-call: Must report within 1 hour to the facility

Place

City
Galion, Ohio
Rent against this pay
15% of monthly gross
This role$803/mo rent
Monthly gross$5,512/mo

$803 median rent against $5,512 a month at $53/hr for 24 hours a week, before tax. Census ACS 2024.

Local household income
$52,176/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

State price level
7% below the national average

Ohio index 92.8, where 100 is the national average.

Map showing the location of Galion, OH
Approximate location in Galion, OH. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

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On your path

Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.

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