Travel RN - Telemetry - Intermediate Care

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an IMC/Telemetry position requiring 2+ years of cardiac telemetry experience and an active IL license.

• Active IL RN license required and in hand at time of consideration
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; NIHSS preferred
• AHA and Red Cross certifications accepted; RQI cards not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience in Tele/PCU setting required
• Experience in MS/Tele, Cardiac Tele, or PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown required
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation/management
• Experience with pre/post cardiac cath, cardiac surgery, sheath removal, and TR band required
• Experience with central, PICC, arterial, and peripheral line management and blood product administration required
• Experience managing cardiac and vasoactive drips (titration required for some tasks)
• Experience with chest tubes, CPAP/BIPAP, HFNC, and non-invasive airway management required
• Experience with wound care/wound vac and isolation precautions required
• Experience with feeding tube care and pre/post hemodialysis management required
• Experience with surgical drain management required
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Teaching hospital and Level I trauma experience preferred
• SSN and date of birth required for consideration

• IMC/general onsite telemetry unit in an acute care hospital
• Average daily census of 38 patients with a 1:5-7 patient ratio
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 or 4x12 hours )
• Required to work every other weekend
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required to like units or affiliate facilities as needed
• Uses Cerner charting system
• Provide telemetry and cardiac monitoring care for a general IMC patient population
• Work in a Level I trauma, Magnet-designated acute care hospital with 562 staffed beds
• Scrubs may be any solid color
• Parking permit required but provided at no cost during orientation
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted with no radius restriction
• Previous permanent or PRN employees of the hospital system must be separated for at least 12 months before returning as a traveler
• Requested time off should ideally be 5 days or fewer
• Must work 2 of the 3 major holidays
• Travel pairs are not accepted

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs

Job : P-781901

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