Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele night shift position requiring NC or compact licensure and strong cardiac and stroke care skills.

Details

• Work in a 10-bed Med/Surg Telemetry unit within a hospital setting
• Average daily census is 8 patients with an RN-to-patient ratio of 1:5
• Night shift position from 7:00 pm to 7:00 am
• Required to work every other weekend and 75% of holidays
• Floating required to facilities within the local region and within your scope of practice
• Patient population includes those with chest pain, syncope, and angina
• EMR system is Epic with Alaris IV pumps and Omnicell medication dispensing equipment

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license in hand
• Minimum 18 months of Med/Surg Telemetry RN experience required
• Certifications required: BLS and ACLS; NIHSS required for Resource Team
• Strong skills in cardiac rhythm interpretation, stroke care, trach care, chest tube management, and managing various drains and tubes
• Experience with medication gtt management including cardiac drips, heparin, blood products, and IV fluids
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Traveler's permanent address must be at least 50 miles from the home unit

Additional Information

• Duties include admission and discharge support, cardiac monitoring, stroke care, and medication administration
• Team includes supervisor, charge RN, resource RN, 24/7 available hospitalist and respiratory therapy support, and a cooperative phlebotomy effort
• Two days of departmental orientation provided in addition to new employee onboarding
• Department fosters a welcoming team environment with social clubs and activities
• Navy scrubs required for this unit
• Free parking available in employee parking deck
• Up to 6 days of requested time off may be approved, not including holidays
• First-time travelers will be considered, though not preferred