Travel RN - Telemetry - Intermediate Care

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Intermediate Care/Stepdown unit position requiring DC RN licensure and prior travel assignment experience.

Requirements

• Active DC RN license required (pending status accepted with proof at submission, must be in hand prior to start)
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience required within the last 7 years
• At least 1 previous travel assignment required
• PCU/IMC/Stepdown and telemetry experience required
• Cerner EMR experience required
• Experience managing dysrhythmias and cardiac drips required
• Ventilator, BiPAP/CPAP, and high-flow nasal cannula experience required
• Moderate sedation experience is a plus but not mandatory

Responsibilities

• Work in the Intermediate Care (IMC) Stepdown unit of a hospital
• Telemetry patient population requiring management of dysrhythmias
• Care of ventilated patients including ventilator, BiPAP/CPAP, and high-flow nasal cannula support
• Administration of cardiac drips including Cardizem, Amiodarone, Nitroglycerin, Nicardipine, and Heparin
• Uses Cerner EMR
• Rotating day (7:00-19:00) and night (19:00-7:00) shifts, 3x12 hours
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage required as needed
• Provide stepdown-level nursing care including cardiac monitoring and emergency response
• Must pass the Relias EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam with at least 80% overall and 100% on lethal rhythms
• Candidates must reside within a 60-mile radius to qualify for local status, which affects pay rate
• Local candidates accepted at a lower rate
• RTO limited to no more than 7 days per 13-week contract and not permitted during the first two weeks of the assignment
• Previous MedStar employees must have been separated for at least one year before returning as a traveler
• First-time travelers will not be considered due to travel experience requirement

Benefits

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

Job ID: P-

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