Travel RN - Med​/Surg Tele

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position requiring 2 years of busy med/surg telemetry experience without tele techs and an active MA RN license.

• Active MA RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• CPI and NIHSS certifications preferred
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience in a busy med/surg telemetry unit without tele tech support
• Meditech charting system experience required
• Experience with patient ratios of 1:5 to 1:6
• Community hospital and Trauma Level II experience preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Skilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, central and peripheral line care, and blood product administration
• Experience managing cardiac telemetry, dysrhythmias, and rapid response situations
• Experience with respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, and oxygen administration
• Experience with wound care, isolation precautions, and IV insulin protocols
• Experience with post-surgical and ortho trauma patients preferred

• Med/Surg Tele unit with a patient ratio of 1:5
• Evening shift, 5x8-hour shifts from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM
• Every other weekend and every other holiday required
• No call or floating requirements
• Uses Omnicell for medication management and Meditech Expanse for documentation
• 16-hour unit orientation with a preceptor, either two 8-hour or two 12-hour shifts
• Care for patients with a range of neurological, respiratory, cardiac, renal, and post-surgical conditions
• Any color scrubs permitted
• Local candidates accepted at the same travel rate
• Must reside within a 30-mile radius of the facility
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Time off requests should be minimized, especially during the first two weeks of the assignment or as full weeks off
• Expect to work some holidays during the assignment

• 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