Travel RN - Telemetry

American Traveler is hiring a Telemetry RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring 2 years of CCU or stepdown experience and a CA RN license.

• Active CA RN license (Standard or Compact) currently in hand, no pending licenses accepted
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and EKG interpretation class
• COVID vaccine required
• 2 years of experience in CCU or a high-end stepdown unit required for 6 North; 2 years telemetry experience preferred for other units
• Strong customer service skills and a team-oriented approach required
• Driver's license copy required for consideration
• 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

• Acute care Telemetry-PCU unit split across three sections:
  Tele I (7th & 8th floors), Tele II 6 Central, and Tele II 6 North
• Tele I has 44 beds in double occupancy rooms;
  Tele II has 32 beds split into 20 beds on 6 Central and 12 beds on 6 North
• Nurse to patient ratio is 1:4 on most units and 1:3 on 6 North
• Common diagnoses include cardiac conditions, CHF, chest pain, pneumonia, respiratory issues, and sepsis
• RNs are required to titrate drips including Cardizem, amiodarone, and heparin; titration experience not required
• Dobutamine is administered as a non-titrating drip
• Patient Care Techs support the unit, typically 1-2 per shift depending on census
• 6 North has ventilators maintained by Respiratory Therapy; vent experience not required
• All units have dedicated monitor techs; RNs must be able to read and interpret telemetry strips independently
• GE telepacks used for monitoring; 6 North has bedside mounted monitors
• Cerner EMR used for charting
• 12-hour night shifts from 6:45pm-7:15am; no block scheduling, modified self-scheduling available based on staffing needs
• Every other weekend required
• Charge Nurse typically does not take a patient assignment
• No call or standby requirements
• Unit-specific orientation is 3 shifts
• Provide telemetry nursing care including drip titration and independent interpretation of cardiac monitoring strips
• Travelers are commonly utilized on these units
• Floating required:
  Tele I and Tele II (6 Central) nurses float to Med Surg or Rehab; 6 North nurses float only to ICU/CCU
• Travelers are prioritized first for floating assignments
• Navy scrub color required
• Holiday coverage required for 1 major and 1 minor holiday, with availability needed for 2 of the 3 major holidays
• Tele I is considered a highly selective unit requiring strong candidates
• 6th floor staff are described as tight-knit
• 8th floor presents more challenges, including needing to request coverage for lunch breaks
• 6 North placements for travelers are uncommon
• 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-773985

Open Positions: 1