Travel RN - Med​/Surg Tele

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position requiring a LA or compact RN license and strong cardiac care skills.

Job Details

• Hospital-based Med/Surg Telemetry unit,

• Night shift schedule with three 12-hour shifts per week from 18:45 to 7:15,

• Cares for patients with a variety of diagnoses including chest pain, arrhythmias, CHF, MI, and post-operative cardiac and vascular surgeries,

• May be assigned to medical-surgical overflow with cases such as GI bleed, sepsis, CVA, and COVID+,

• Responsibilities include pre/post cath lab care and management of cardiac and vasoactive drips,

• Handles specialized equipment including telemetry monitors, chest tubes, PCAs, epidurals, and wound vacs,

• Can be floated to all other inpatient units as needed,

• Every other holiday coverage is required,

Job Requirements

• Active LA or compact state RN license,

• American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification required,

• Demonstrated proficiency in telemetry and interpretation and management of dysrhythmias,

• Experience with post-MI, post-cath, and cardiac surgical care,

• Skilled in port access, blood pressure medication administration, central and peripheral line management, IV starts, wound care, and management of chest tubes,

• Proficiency in titrating and managing cardiac and vasoactive infusions,

• Must live at least 65 miles from the facility (local travelers not accepted),

Additional Information

• May be assigned to an emergency team with requirements to remain at the facility during events or serve as part of the relief team as directed by management,

• Responsibilities include sheath pulling at bedside for certain cardiac procedures,

• No guaranteed scheduling requests including block shifts,

• All certifications must be through AHA,

• Required to cover every other holiday,

• NURSYS report required for consideration,