Registered Nurse (RN)

Minimum Experience

1 year; first-time travelers are accepted.

Patient Population

Adults to Geriatrics.

Certifications Required

• BLS Certification

General Skills and Work Setting Requirements

General Med-Surg patient care, including diagnoses such as:

• Sepsis
• Cellulitis
• Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
• Metabolic Encephalopathy
• Pneumonia
• Pleural Effusion
• Hypertensive Crisis
• Sickle Cell Crisis
• Pancreatitis
• Gastrointestinal Bleeding (GIB)
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
• Pulmonary Embolism (PE)
• Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
• Electrolyte Derangements
• And others as needed.

Staffing Ratio / Census

The nursing ratio is 1:5-6 on a 17-bed unit with an average daily census of 15 patients.

Unit Systems

• Epic
• Pyxis
• SBAR

Uniform Requirements

Scrub color is navy blue.

Time Off Requests (RTO)

Maximum of 7 days permitted.

Weekend Requirements

Every other weekend commitment required unless specified otherwise.

Floating Requirements

Floating may be required within the facility and scope of practice as necessary.

Call Requirements

No call is required.

Holiday Requirements

If any major holiday falls within the assignment period, the traveler is expected to work it. If two major holidays occur, both are to be worked. For three major holidays, the traveler must work two.

Major Holidays include:

• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving/Black Friday
• Christmas Eve/Christmas Day
• New Year’s Eve/New Year’s Day

Compliance

Full compliance is required to start on time. If not compliant, there may be a push back of 2 weeks due to the bi-weekly orientation schedule.

Aya Offer Information

After signing, the manager will review the profile and confirmation within 48 hours to determine compatibility with the unit, schedule, and expertise. An offer is only available if clinical requirements are met within RTO guidelines

Local Candidates

Local candidates are accepted with the same rate of pay.

Orientation Hours

The number of Non-Billable Orientation (NBO) hours is determined by the length of the contract (e.g., 8 hours for an 8-week assignment; 19 hours for a 19-week assignment).