Travel RN - Telemetry - Intermediate Care

American Traveler is seeking an experienced travel RN for an IMC (Intermediate Care) position managing ED boarding patients, requiring prior travel experience and DC RN licensure.

Job Details

• Work setting is an Intermediate Care Unit (IMC) within a hospital, caring for admitted patients who are boarding in the ED while awaiting inpatient bed placement,

• Patient population includes adults with varying diagnoses requiring intermediate-level monitoring and care,

• Patient ratio is 1:4-5,

• Shift is nights, 3x12 hours (19:00-07:30),

• Every other weekend required,

• Floating is required to units of equivalent or lower acuity,

• Primary charting system is Cerner,

• Medication dispensing via Pyxis,

Job Requirements

• Active DC RN license required; pending DC license accepted provided proof of pending status is submitted and license is in hand prior to start date,

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

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required,

• At least 1 prior travel assignment required,

• Cerner EMR experience required,

• Must successfully pass the Relias EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam with a minimum overall score of 80% and 100% on lethal rhythms,

• Required skills include: telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation and management, IV insulin protocols and insulin drip titration, heparin protocols, PCA management, feeding tube care, pre/post hemodialysis management, renal failure management, IV therapy/phlebotomy, and isolation precautions,

• 2 professional supervisory references from within the past 2 years required for consideration,

• Full 7-year work history with all gaps explained required for consideration,

Additional Information

• Responsible for assuming care of admitted patients boarding in the ED while awaiting placement on an inpatient unit, managing a diverse range of diagnoses and acuity levels,

• Preferred experience includes cardiac telemetry, ER holding, and PCU/DOU/IMC/stepdown settings,

• Must be willing and able to care for COVID-19 patients,

• Any color scrubs are acceptable,

• Candidates residing within 60 miles of the facility should contact American Traveler for rate details,

• All scheduling and time-off requests must be communicated at the time of initial application,