Travel RN - Telemetry

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Neuro Telemetry unit position requiring 2-3 years of specialty experience and a CA RN license.

Requirements

• Active CA RN license (Standard or Compact) required, pending licenses not accepted
• Current certifications required: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
• COVID vaccine required
• 2-3 years of specialty experience required
• Must be able to pass a dysrhythmia exam
• Driver's license copy required for consideration
• Two 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

Responsibilities

• Work in the Neuro Tele 4West unit of an acute care hospital with 22 beds
• Level 2 Trauma Center setting
• Patient population includes stroke, TIA, seizure, TBI, and mixed med tele cases
• Patient ratio of 1 nurse to 3-4 patients
• Uses Cerner EMR
• Central Telemetry Monitoring with GE Apex Telemetry boxes supported by 2 Monitor Techs
• Nurses are not required to titrate drips but must read and interpret telemetry strips
• Respiratory equipment on unit includes BiPAP, CPAP, and HFNC (no ventilators)
• 12-hour day shifts scheduled 6:45-7:15
• Self-scheduling by seniority with schedules made about 3 weeks in advance
• Weekend requirement of 4 shifts in a 4-week schedule (Sat/Sun for days)
• No call or standby requirements
• First to float, with floating to IMCU (2West) or Med/Surg departments
• Participate in Bedside Shift Report with a strong focus on patient experience, HCAHPS scores, and core measures, particularly stroke measures
• Unit staffing includes one Nurse Shift Manager and one Resource/Break RN who do not take patient assignments
• 1-2 Unit Aides support the nursing team
• Unit is typically at full capacity of 22 patients and is very fast-paced
• Holiday coverage required as part of the permanent staff rotation
• Navy scrub color required
• One shift of unit-specific orientation provided
• Facility is described as very traveler-friendly and values self-motivated, team-oriented candidates invested in the organization's mission and values
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates may not have been directly employed by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI and Dignity Health, within the past year

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: 3