Travel RN - Telemetry - Stepdown

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Travel RN
- Telemetry
- Stepdown

Travel RN
- Telemetry
- Stepdown

Wheeling, West Virginia

Assignment Overview

Overview

Posted 2 days ago

Shift

Nights, 3x12hrs

Hours

36 hrs/wk

Start Date

ASAP

Length

13 weeks

Openings

2

Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Stepdown/Intermediate Care Unit position requiring 2+ years of experience and NIHSS certification for a night shift assignment.

• Acute care Intermediate Care Unit (IMU) with 30 beds (14 private & 16 semi-private)
• Nurse-to-patient ratios typically 1:4 to 1:5, occasionally up to 1:6
• Uses EPIC and Sunrise EMR systems
• 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week, with weekend rotation (4 weekend night shifts per 4-week schedule)
• Self-scheduling available with 4 requested days off per month, provided unit needs are met
• Floating required into Tele or Med Surg units with ratios up to 1:6 or 1:7
• Cares for patients with chest pain, r/o MI, CHF, arrhythmias, post pacer, and pre/post cardiac catheterization
• Manages radial bands and groin checks post-procedure, and monitors patients on Tikosyn therapy
• Uses Nihon Kohden telemetry monitors and must be able to read and interpret own strips despite Tele Tech support
• Titrates drips including Amiodarone, Cardizem, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Labetolol, Nitro, Heparin, and occasionally Lasix
• Supported by 24/7 in-house Hospitalist, Intensivist, IV/PICC team, Respiratory Therapy, and Pharmacy

• Active WV or Compact RN license required
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• BSN not required for this position
• Must be able to independently read and interpret telemetry strips
• Must be competent in titrating high-risk cardiac drips
• Unexpired driver's license copy required for consideration

• Charge nurses take a full patient assignment on both day and night shifts
• Unit supported by 2-3 CNAs with ratios of 1:10-12 and a Clinical Assistant
• Floor-specific orientation includes 4 hours with HR followed by 2 days with a preceptor on the unit
• Scrub requirement: navy blue top and bottom with navy scrub jackets, no hoodies
• Holiday coverage may be required but is typically minimal, as perm staff usually cover holidays
• Strict attendance policy allows no more than 2 occurrences (tardies/call-offs) per 13-week contract
• Candidates must reside within a 50-mile radius of the facility
• Local candidates are not accepted for this position
• Travelers who previously worked at any WVU Medicine location must have taken a 2-year break before reapplying
• Travelers may not work within the WVU system for longer than one cumulative year without a 2-year break

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

Pay

Overview

$2,326/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$30,238

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$120,952

Weekly Breakdown

Weekly Wages

$1,080/wk

Regular Hours

$30.00 x 36 hours/wk = $1,080

Weekly Stipends

$1,246/wk

Lodging

$110.00 x 7 days = $770

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$2,326/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $2,093 - $2,326. The $2,326 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.

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