Travel RN - Med​/Surg Tele

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Med/Surg Tele position on a 29-bed unit requiring at least 2 years of RN experience, BLS, ACLS, and NIH certifications, with night shift and every-other-weekend scheduling.

Job Details

• Work on a 29-bed Med/Surg Telemetry unit (Unit 2W) in an acute care hospital setting,

• Patient population includes orthopedic, neurological, and telemetry patients,

• Patient ratio is typically 1:5 to 1:6, with 1:6 more common on nights,

• Lines, drains, and devices include wound vacs, PICC lines, and central lines,

• Airway management includes BiPAP, CPAP, high flow oxygen, and nasal cannulas,

• IV drips include Cardizem, Heparin, and Insulin; typically non-titratable on this unit,

• Experience with insulin drips is required,

• Charting is performed in Epic EHR; nurses are required to read and verify telemetry strips once per shift,

• 1-2 ancillary support staff available per shift depending on census; phlebotomy available for lab draws,

• 12-hour night shifts,

• Every-other-weekend and every-other-holiday scheduling required,

Job Requirements

• Active OH RN license or compact RN license currently in hand,

• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications required,

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required,

• Dysrhythmia/EKG exam must be passed on the first day of assignment (2 attempts allowed; study guide provided),

• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to qualify for travel rates,

• Proof of address required for consideration (e.g., driver's license, voter registration card, federal tax return, military Form 2058, or W2),

• Full SSN and date of birth (MM/DD) required for consideration,

• 1 supervisory reference required,

• Nursys license verification required,

• Copy of certifications required,

Additional Information

• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments, develop and implement individualized plans of care, and evaluate treatment effectiveness,

• Serve as the primary point of contact for care coordination across hospital departments and with family members or caregivers,

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including spiritual care, palliative care, and ethics to advocate for patient needs,

• Administer medications safely and in accordance with state practice standards and facility policies,

• Navy blue scrubs required,

• Every-other-holiday coverage is required,

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply,

• Local candidates are not accepted for this position