Travel RN - Med/Surg Float Pool

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Float Pool position requiring CA licensure, telemetry expertise, and ventilator experience.

Requirements

• Active California RN license required
• Minimum 3 years of RN experience required
• Minimum 2 years of telemetry experience required
• Total joint orthopedic experience required
• Ventilator experience required
• Epic experience required
• Must be able to read and interpret cardiac rhythm strips
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Ability to interpret and manage dysrhythmias
• Experience with on-unit and remote telemetry monitoring
• Experience with Rapid Response Team utilization
• Experience with post cardiac angiogram, post MI, and pre/post cardiac cath and surgery care
• IV therapy and phlebotomy skills including central line, PICC line, and blood product administration
• Experience managing Heparin protocols and non-titrated cardiac/vasoactive drips
• Respiratory skills including chest tube management, CPAP/BIPAP, HFNC, and tracheostomy care
• References required for consideration

Responsibilities

• MS/Tele Float unit within a hospital setting
• Patient population ranges from adolescents to geriatrics
• General medical-surgical patients with moderate volume orthopedic surgical cases, including total joint procedures
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM-7:30 AM)
• Average census of 36 with 36 rooms/beds
• 1:4 patient ratio
• Every other weekend coverage required
• No on-call requirement
• May float within the facility
• Allscripts charting system experience preferred
• Provide telemetry and medical-surgical nursing care with a focus on orthopedic and general surgical patients
• Perform cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and emergency response duties as needed
• Manage respiratory care including airway management and tracheostomy care
• Required to wear royal blue scrubs
• Smoke and nicotine-free facility; candidates must arrive free of tobacco odor
• Advanced EKG exam required prior to start, including a 20-question onsite assessment with rhythm strip interpretation
• Required training modules must be completed prior to start
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted at the travel rate
• Return staff considered on a case-by-case basis
• Requested time off must be submitted with the initial application and cannot be added later, with no time off permitted during the first two weeks of the assignment

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-

Open Positions: 1