Description

American Traveler is seeking a skilled RN for a Telemetry Observation Unit night shift position requiring prior travel experience and WV or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Position is based on an acute care Telemetry Observation Unit with 32 beds
• Adult and geriatric patient population primarily with respiratory and medical conditions, including trach care (not vented)
• Nurse to patient ratio is 1:6
• Uses Epic for charting and documentation
• 12-hour night shifts, scheduled every other weekend with rotational holidays
• Travelers may be required to float to other Med-Surg units or the Emergency Department to care for boarded patients
• Monitor Techs staffed 24/7; charge nurse on unit; possible cross-training for charge nurse responsibilities
• Unit is equipped with CPAP, BiPAP, high-flow oxygen, trach collars, IV pumps, SCDs, pulse oximetry, and specialty beds

Requirements

• Active WV or compact RN license required
• Minimum of 2 years RN experience
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Experience with Med-Surg, Telemetry, critical drips, and trach care required
• Ability to titrate cardiac drips such as heparin, Cardizem (up to 15mg/hr), Lasix, dopamine (low dose), and amiodarone
• Experience with peritoneal dialysis preferred
• Comfortable reviewing telemetry strips each shift
• No previous employment at any WVU Medicine location within the past 2 years

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include cardiac monitoring, titration of drips, trach care, and comprehensive nursing care for observation patients
• Block scheduling is allowed when unit needs are met, and requests are considered by management
• Full general and nursing orientation is provided including two 12-hour shifts with a preceptor
• Solid navy scrubs required for RNs; no embroidery or patterns allowed
• Closed toed shoes required; color-specific fleece zip-ups and undershirts allowed per policy
• Must be willing to float to Med-Surg or ED as needed
• Holiday coverage is scheduled in rotation with permanent staff, with consideration to previous year assignments
• No local travelers within a 50-mile radius
• Testing and initial skills checklist requirements must be completed during orientation