Travel RN - Telemetry

American Traveler is hiring a Telemetry RN for a night-shift acute care position requiring 2 years of cardiac telemetry experience and an active IL RN license.

• Active IL RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience required
• Strong cardiac background required
• Experience with cardiac drips, sheath pulls, and central line management required
• Experience with high-risk cardiology patients, critical care cardiac drips, TAVR, and post-cath/PTCA patients required
• Experience with chest tubes required
• Experience with dysrhythmia interpretation and management required
• Experience with respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, high flow nasal cannula, and tracheostomy care
• Experience with wound care/wound vac and isolation precautions/PPE
• Experience with pre/post cardiac surgery care

• Acute care Magnet hospital with 40 beds on the telemetry unit and 222 total staffed beds
• Night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 18:45-07:15)
• Patient ratio of 1:5-6
• Required to work every other weekend
• No on-call requirements
• Will float within scope to all inpatient units at both campuses
• EPIC charting system required
• Navy scrub color required
• Provide cardiac telemetry nursing care including cardiac monitoring, emergency response, and dysrhythmia management
• Perform sheath removals and manage cardiac drips (no titration)
• Manage central lines and provide IV therapy/phlebotomy
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Must reside outside a 75-mile radius of the facility to be eligible
• No more than 7 days of RTO allowed per 13-week contract
• No RTO permitted during the first week of the assignment
• Permanent employees of BJC or Saint Luke's must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Standard travelers may stay up to 18 months, followed by a required 3-month break in service

• 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