Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry position requiring 1.5+ years of experience and NC or compact RN licensure.

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• Minimum 1.5 years of RN experience required
• Associate degree required, BSN preferred
• EKG interpretation and critical thinking skills are a plus
• Experience managing discharges and admissions along with basic cardiac drip knowledge preferred
• Social Security number and date of birth required for consideration

Responsibilities

• Medical Surgical Combination unit functioning as Med/Surg overflow with telemetry monitoring
• 22-bed unit caring for adult and geriatric patients
• Patient ratios of 5:1 or 6:1
• Common diagnoses include CHF, chest pain, ARF, COPD, uncontrolled diabetes, CKD, and post cardiac cath care
• Uses Welch Allyn V/S machine, Hoyer Lift with weight scale, Abbott Glucometer, Computers on Wheels, TR band, and Baxter IV pumps
• Meditech EMR experience preferred
• Night shift schedule from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• 36 guaranteed weekly hours with every other or every third weekend required (12-hour weekend shifts)
• Floating required
• No call requirements
• Supervised by Clinical Staff Lead or Charge Nurse
• Team-oriented and flexible personality fit preferred
• Scrub color not assigned, artificial nails not permitted
• Must reside 60 miles or greater from the facility to be considered for the travel rate
• Cannot have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the past 12 months
• Cannot be employed elsewhere full-time while on assignment

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs

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