Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry position in an acute care setting requiring an active AZ or compact RN license and proficiency in telemetry.

Details

• Work in a 30-bed Med/Surg Telemetry/PCU unit within an acute care hospital
• Patient ratios are typically 1:5-6, with three 10-bed units
• Treats surgical and medical patients including orthopedic, GI, infectious disease, behavioral health, respiratory, and cardiac cases
• Care for patients with chest pain, COPD, pneumonia, MRSA, C-diff, COVID, drug or alcohol withdrawal, and post-op needs
• 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM–7:30 AM) with every other weekend required (Friday and Saturday for nights)
• Uses Cerner EMR; experience is preferred
• Expected to float to the Multi Care Unit, Pediatric unit (for adult MST), and West Campus Med/Surg Tele as needed
• Required to read and interpret telemetry strips; remote monitor techs available
• No requirement for titrating drips; may care for stable CPAP or BiPAP patients
• Holiday rotation applies

Requirements

• Active AZ or compact RN license required at the time of consideration
• Minimum of 2 years RN experience, with at least 1 year in Med/Surg; telemetry experience preferred
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Must pass dysrhythmia exam (two attempts maximum) prior to contract
• Ability to read and interpret telemetry
• Must be willing to care for both Med/Surg and PCU patients
• Submission must include copy of valid driver's license
• Candidate must provide two professional references: one supervisor from past 12 months and one peer or supervisor from past 3 years
• Permanent residence must be at least 50 miles from the facility
• May not have worked for any CommonSpirit facility (CHI or Dignity) as direct employee within the past year

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include providing primary care to MST/PCU patients and possibly precepting nursing students
• Nurse aids support patient care; if none available, RN care ratio is 3 patients
• All RNs must attend both hospital and unit-specific orientation based on experience level
• Required to pass sterile technique testing for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes on first day of orientation
• Dress code allows any scrub color except camouflage
• Travelers may be included in standby rotation for low census situations
• Returning travelers who failed required testing twice will be ineligible for 6 months
• RTO (requested time off) must comply with hospital holiday and scheduling policies