Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry

Position: Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $2,190 per week

AMN Healthcare Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in YAKIMA, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty:
  Telemetry
• Discipline:
  RN
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Job Description & Requirements
Registered Nurse – Telemetry - Travel - (Tele RN)

Start Date:

ASAP Available

Shifts:

12 N Pay Rate: $2124.00 - $2255.00

CLINICAL INTERVIEWING Patient Types:
Higher level of telemetry patients PCI pre/post care, CHF, MI, DMII, GI, GU, ONC, Sepsis, Stroke, Neutropenia, COVID(higher level of oxygenation), PNA, AMS, TIA, AKI, Dehydrations, ETOH, Syncope, CKD, Afib with RVR, Dialysis, NSTEMI, Leukemia, Pulmonary Edema, Anemia, Shock, Chest pain, Hypoxia High volume of post-cath lab procedures – TR bands, stent placements (must be familiar with the procedure), fresh cath patients (no sheaths) requiring q15 min checks Do not take DKA – those patients go to ICU High Spanish-speaking population (30-50%) High volume of the underserved population – charity care – looking for compassionate caregivers Patient Ratios:
Days: 1:4 Nights: 1:5 Required

Certifications:

BLS and ACLS required, ONS (Preferred) Oncology experience is not required. Will be given Tele patients if no oncology experience.

Skills required:

Trach care, chest tube, TR band, Post Cath lab, Central line maintenance care, Bipap experience required, Hi-flow experience required, Reading/Interpreting/measuring Cardiac Rhythm strips required. Titratable drip experience required (diltiazem and heparin, nurse protocol based on lab values). Support on the Unit: CNA: (Team Nursing) Days 1:6 Nights 1:8 Receptionist/HUC Charge nurse/Staff coordinator – Typically does not take patient assignments, will help with Occasionally will have 1-2 patients if staffing needs Phlebotomy – days/nights IV/VAT Team until 2300 Hospitalist – 24/7 Telemetry monitoring tech?

Yes, on the unit. 2 central units. 32 patients per central unit. Sign off strips q 4 hours. Technology/Equipment: EMR: EPIC IV pumps:
Plum pumps Medication dispensing:
Omnicell Monitors:
Draeger Floating:
If yes, where? All other MS/tele units Orientation (#hrs/shifts):
Hospital Orientation 2 - 12hr shifts on the unit depending on their contracted shifts Scheduling:
Weekend rotation:
Every other weekend Weekend nights are Friday/Sat On call? No Holiday Expectations: 1-2 Holidays per contract Approval of time off? Can we approve up to 7 days off on your behalf? Yes Shift times:
Days 7a-7p;
Nights 7p-7a Schedule cycle: 4-week increments and will receive the schedule 4 weeks in advance Overtime is optional. Other notes:
Scrub Color:
Any color Parking:
Free onsite parking Culture – Traveler friendly, very welcoming. Team oriented. Patient-centered care. Very Fast-paced environment with higher level of acuity than a normal telemetry unit.

Required Qualifications
Registered Nurse, Telemetry

Experience:

2 years
SSN Required
DOB Required
References: 1 Reference in the last 12 months

if no previous travel must have 2 yrs Tele exp

Facility Location
Situated near the scenic Mt. Rainier, Yakima is the eighth largest city in Washington and is known for its high quality agricultural production and natural beauty. Fans of agritourism will want to spend a lot of time in the region's farms, which are famed for their apple, wine and hops production. Fans of the outdoors will love the region, which offers hiking, camping, mountain biking and beautiful views by way of Mt.

Rainier, and fishing and canoeing in the scenic Yakima River.

Job Benefits
At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:

• Competitive pay rates
• Free, quality, private housing
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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