Travel RN - Telemetry

American Traveler is hiring a Telemetry RN for a cardiac and neuro unit requiring EKG interpretation, chest tube management, and a CA RN license.

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience required
• Experience with EKG interpretation, IV starts, and chest tube management required
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Responsibilities

• Work in a 30-bed Telemetry Unit caring for cardiac and neuro patients
• Unit staffed with charge RN, 8 RNs, 2 CNAs, and sitters per shift
• Patient ratio of 4:1
• Uses tele boxes, Welch Allyn vital sign machines, and Alaris IV pumps
• Charting completed in Meditech EMR
• Night shift schedule from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• 3-4 weekend shifts per month required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating required to PCU and Med/Surg units
• Receive and care for patients following heart cath, pacemaker placement, ablation, watchman procedure, valve repair, and cardioversion
• Ideal candidates are quick learners with strong communication skills and dependability
• No specific scrub color required, but no visible piercings permitted
• Facility is a Level II Trauma Center recognized with a Beacon Award
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; no local candidates accepted

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