Travel RN - Telemetry

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Telemetry RN for a nights position in a busy acute care hospital, requiring a CA RN license and cardiac rhythm interpretation skills.

• Active CA RN license (Standard or Compact) currently in hand, no pending licenses accepted
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Must be able to read and interpret all cardiac rhythms
• Must pass Relias Dysrhythmia exam (basic or advanced) prior to offer confirmation
• Must pass sterile technique test for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes on first day of orientation
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including employment dates and rehire eligibility
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration

• Acute care Telemetry unit (4W) with 31 beds (11 private & 10 semi-private)
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Common diagnoses include post pacer, hemodialysis, new onset afib/RVR, stepdown from ICU, surgical, urology (cystoscopy), stroke, TBI, sepsis, and high-acuity patients
• Uses Cerner EMR
• Philips telemetry monitoring equipment
• Night shift, 12-hour shifts (7pm-7:30am)
• Weekend requirement of 4 shifts per 4-week schedule (Fri/Sat nights)
• Travelers are first to float, potentially to 2W Med Surg remote tele, Med Surg SW, ICU for tele MS hold, or ER holds
• On-call/standby requires reporting within 30 minutes
• Hospitalist/Intensivist available on call after hours
• RT and Pharmacy available 24/7
• No IV team on unit
• Provide bedside nursing care to a diverse telemetry patient population including cardiac, post-surgical, oncology, and skilled nursing transfer patients
• Unit supported by a Shift Manager, Resource Nurse, and Nurse Aides (2 on days, 1 on nights)
• 1-2 shifts of floor-specific orientation with a preceptor
• Expected to work into the permanent staff holiday rotation, covering 1 major and 1 minor holiday
• Navy blue scrubs required; scrub jackets must also be navy, and any undershirt must be navy, white, or black
• Block scheduling may be available if unit needs are met, but is not guaranteed
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) by any facility associated with this health system within the past year
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

• 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

Job : P-762968

Open Positions: 2