Travel RN - Cardiac Telemetry

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiac Stepdown (CVU) position requiring NE or compact licensure and at least 1 year of cardiac stepdown experience.

Requirements

• Active RN license (NE State or Compact/NLC) required at time of submission
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a cardiac stepdown or similar patient population required
• Experience titrating cardiac drips required
• Experience reading and interpreting telemetry strips requiredTwo professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including employment dates and rehire eligibility
• Driver's license required for consideration

Responsibilities

• Level 1 Trauma, acute care hospital setting in a Cardiac Stepdown Unit (CVU)
• 18-bed unit caring for intermediate care and downgraded CVICU patients
• Supports thoracic program, EP, cath lab, and structural heart services
• Common diagnoses include cath lab procedures, CVA, CHF, and A-fib RVR
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4, and 1:3 for post-surgical patients in the first 24 hours
• RNs required to titrate drips such as Amio, nitro, nicardizem, epi, and cardizem
• Remote tele techs monitor patients, but RNs must read and interpret their own strips
• Hospitalist and intensivist in-house 24/7, with cardiology on call after hours
• RT in-house 24/7 managing BiPAP, CPAP, and nasal cannula equipment
• Charge nurse present each shift, rarely taking a patient assignment
• Patient care techs on unit at a 1:18 ratio
• Uses EPIC EMR
• 12-hour night shifts, scheduled or
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required to units of same or lower acuity
• No call or standby requirements
• Provide intermediate cardiac and vascular nursing care, including drip titration and telemetry interpretation
• 1-2 shifts of unit-specific orientation tailored to experience
• Pass/fail skills exam given during orientation on Friday; open-book format with a 90% passing threshold using provided resources
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Artificial nails are prohibited in patient care areas
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity, within the past year
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be requested upfront; no additional RTO will be approved after submission
• First-time travelers may be considered

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 ID: P-