Travel RN - Med​/Surg Tele

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry (PCU) position in California, requiring a CA RN license, 2 years of experience, and prior travel nursing experience.

Job Details

• Work setting is a 9th Floor Progressive Care Unit (PCU) in an acute care hospital,

• Med/Surg Telemetry unit with cardiac monitoring responsibilities,

• Patient ratio is 1:5,

• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 19:00-07:30,

• Every other weekend required,

• On-call required as needed,

• Floating may occur to other units within scope of practice, including Rehab Units at alternate campuses,

• Travelers should anticipate approximately 1.5 hours notice prior to shift start when floating is requested; shuttle transportation is provided for inter-campus floating,

• Epic EMR experience preferred,

Job Requirements

• Active California RN license required,

• Current certifications required: BLS and ACLS (both must be AHA-issued and in hand),

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required,

• Prior travel nursing experience required,

• Epic EMR experience preferred,

• Charge nurse experience preferred,

• Experience with telemetry, cardiac monitoring, and dysrhythmia interpretation/management,

• Experience with respiratory support including BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC), tracheostomy care, and ABG interpretation preferred,

• Experience with IV therapy, PICC line management, port access, central line blood draws, and blood product administration,

• Experience with wound care/wound vac, isolation precautions/PPE, and colostomy/ileostomy management,

• 2 supervisor references from within the past two years required for consideration,

• Copies of all certifications required for consideration,

• 7-year work history verification required,

• Candidates must disclose any background hits or DUIs prior to consideration,

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individualized patient care in an acute care setting,

• Collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to develop and maintain patient-centered plans of care,

• Provides patient and family education throughout admission and transitions of care,

• Serves as a clinical resource and may assist in orienting newly hired staff and students as requested,

• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to qualify for travel pay; local candidates within 50 miles are eligible at a local rate,

• Previous employees must have been separated for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler,

• Only one holiday RTO request will be approved for the duration of the contract,