Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Med/Surg Tele position at a Level I Trauma teaching hospital, requiring at least 2 years of Med/Tele experience and the ability to float across multiple regional facilities.

Details

• Works across an Acute Decompression and Transition Unit (ADTU) and satellite units, functioning as a resource team member to decompress the ED and other specialty areas
• Patient population is adults and geriatrics with diagnoses including COPD exacerbation, pneumonia, CHF exacerbation, pulmonary embolism, DVT, GI bleeds, CVA, and trauma-related injuries
• RN patient ratios vary by unit: 1:5–6 on the main unit (6CD, acuity-dependent; up to 1:7–8 during surge) and 1:4 on satellite units (3K, 5A, 3L, 1T)
• Cardiac rhythm interpretation and telemetry monitoring are nurse-managed responsibilities; there is no dedicated tele tech
• 12-hour night shifts, 7p–7a, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• No on-call or callback requirements
• Floating is required across regional facilities within scope of practice; candidates who are not agreeable to floating should not apply
• EMR: Epic; IV pump: Alaris; medication dispensing: Omnicell; monitors: Philips

Requirements

• Active NC RN license or compact RN license currently in hand
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg Tele RN experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• Required skills include: stroke care, cardiac rhythm interpretation, trach care, PIV starts, chest tube management, NGT placement, and drain/tube management (Dobhoff, PEG tubes, Hemovac, JP drains, flexiseals, foley insertion/management, PCA pumps)
• Medication drip management required, including cardiac drips, heparin, blood products, and IVF
• Experience at a Level I Trauma or academic teaching hospital is relevant to this role
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the past year, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Candidate's permanent address must be located at least 50 miles from the assigned home unit; local candidates are not accepted
• Department support includes CNAs, a unit secretary, a free charge nurse, 24/7 phlebotomy, 24/7 IV/VAT team, respiratory therapy, hospitalists, and intensivists
• Nurses are responsible for monitoring telemetry on their unit and documenting a rhythm interpretation each shift
• Orientation includes facility NEO and 2 days of departmental orientation
• Schedules are posted on a 6-week cycle
• Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved per contract, excluding holidays; if contracted hours cannot be met, time must be added to the end of the contract
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays
• Required scrub color: navy blue
• Free parking is available
• First-time travelers are not preferred but will be considered
• Former permanent employees of any AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year before being eligible