Travel RN - Telemetry Job Easton area,Maryland USA,Nursing

American Traveler is hiring a Telemetry RN for a day-shift hospital position requiring 2+ years of experience and an active MD or Compact RN license.

Requirements

Active MD or Compact RN license required
Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and CPI (CPI training available on-site during orientation if not already obtained)
Minimum 2 years of recent Telemetry experience required
Previous travel nursing experience required
Charting system experience with Epic preferred
Charge nurse experience preferred
Skills in IV therapy, phlebotomy, central and peripheral line care, and PICC line management
Respiratory care skills including BiPAP/CPAP management, chest tube care, high flow nasal cannula, and ABG interpretation
Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and telemetry monitoring
Experience managing cardiac and vasoactive drips
Knowledge of isolation precautions, PPE, and wound care
Experience with IV insulin protocols and heparin protocols preferred
Experience with pre/post cardiac catheterization and post-MI care preferred
Experience with pre/post hemodialysis management and renal failure care

Responsibilities

Work in the Telemetry unit of a hospital setting
Patient ratio of 1:5, occasionally up to 1:6 with low/safe acuity patients
Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
36 or 48 hours per week accepted
Every other weekend required, totaling 4 weekends in a 4-week schedule cycle
Holiday coverage required as scheduled
Floating required within specialty and to lower acuity units as needed
No on-call requirements
Provide telemetry nursing care to cardiac, neurological, and post-surgical patient populations, including CVA and pre/post neurosurgery cases
Monitor and manage dysrhythmias and respond to cardiac emergencies
Floating required with priority given to travelers, who must be comfortable floating within scope without restrictions
Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible unless otherwise stated
Maximum of 7 days RTO may be requested; requests exceeding 4 consecutive days require an additional week added to the contract
One major holiday off during the winter season may be allowed depending on scheduling needs
Returning former travelers must have been away from the health system for at least 6 months
Former staff must have been separated from the health system for at least 12 months before returning as a travel RN
Typically allows one contract and one extension before requiring a 6-month break from the facility
First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Benefits

Job : P-778052

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