Travel RN - Telemetry

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiac Telemetry unit position requiring MI licensure and 1 year of telemetry experience.

Requirements

• Active MI RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of telemetry nursing experience required
• Cerner charting experience preferred
• Must be comfortable with high patient ratios (1:5-7)
• Nursys background review required prior to consideration

Responsibilities

• 13-week assignment on a 54-bed Cardiovascular Telemetry unit
• Day shift schedule, 4x12 hours )
• Patient ratios typically 1:5-6, up to 1:7 during call-ins
• Patient population includes heart failure, STEMI/NSTEMI, stroke, cardiac arrhythmias, and chest pain, with possible medical overflow patients
• Patients monitored via remote telemetry and on-unit monitoring, including those on cardiac drips
• May take overflow medical patients as needed
• Every other weekend required
• Must work 2 of 3 major holidays
• No call requirements
• Uses Cerner PowerChart for charting
• Required to float based on facility census and staffing needs
• Provide cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and management for telemetry patients
• Manage cardiac and vasoactive drips (titration required for some skills)
• Perform sheath removal and TR band care as needed
• Support post cardiac catheterization, angiogram, and cardiac surgery patients
• Assist with pacemaker and TAVR patient care as applicable
• Royal blue scrubs required
• First-time travelers will be considered
• Maximum of 10 days RTO permitted
• Candidates requesting holiday RTO must be willing to work one of the three major holidays
• Former employees must be separated from the facility for at least 3 years before returning as a traveler
• Local candidates are not accepted; must reside more than 50 miles from the facility
• Required to complete onboarding modules within the first week of the assignment
• Facility maintains strict professional conduct standards regarding attendance and behavior

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