Travel RN - Telemetry

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Tele night shift position on a Clinical Observation unit, requiring a minimum of 1 year of telemetry experience and a MO or compact RN license.

Requirements

• Active RN license in Missouri or a compact state license eligible for Missouri
• Valid U.S. Social Security Number required
• Current BLS certification from AHA required
• NIHSS certification required (must be obtained prior to start if not already held)
• Minimum 1 year of recent inpatient telemetry experience required
• Experience and competence in drug titration required
• No gaps in employment of 90+ days within the past 12 months
• Certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment unless documented renewal is scheduled

Responsibilities

• Clinical Observation unit (7D) in a hospital setting with 24 beds
• Patient population includes med/tele and observation patients
• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Patient ratios on nights: 1:6–1:7 (ratios are not guaranteed)
• EMR:
  Epic
• Equipment used includes telemetry monitors, lift equipment, IV pumps, and tube feeding pumps
• Floating required on a rotational basis
• No on-call requirements
• Weekends required as needed by the facility
• 13-week contract
• Responsibilities include direct patient care for all age groups, encompassing assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care
• Coordinates patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize patient outcomes
• Physical demands include standing and walking most of the shift, significant bending, stooping, and lifting/turning patients with assistance; push, pull, and grip up to 50 lbs.
• High-risk exposure to blood and body fluids
• Black scrubs required; no other scrub colors accepted
• Flu vaccination or a Mercy-approved exemption is required for travelers working between November 1 and April 1 — declinations are not accepted
• Night shift orientation is conducted on day shift; candidates must be available the entire orientation week
• RTO up to 5 days may be allowed but must be made up during the assignment; RTO will not be approved during the first week of the assignment
• Only 1 holiday RTO request is permitted per assignment
• Candidates living within 50 miles of the facility are considered local and are eligible for the position
• The facility is a Level 1 Trauma & Burn Center and a Level 2 Stroke Center

Benefits

• 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-728214

Open Positions: 2