Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an IMC (Intermediate Care) position specializing in cardiology and cardiovascular surgery patients, requiring a minimum of 2 years of experience and active OK or Compact RN license.

Details

• 16-bed IMC unit with an average daily census of 16 patients
• Specializes in cardiology patients but admits any MS or IMC-level patients
• Common patient diagnoses include cardiothoracic surgery (pre/post-op CABG, femoral bypass, thoracotomy, VATS, CEA), cath lab procedures (STEMI/NSTEMI, coronary artery disease), CHF exacerbation, bradycardia, temporary/external pacemakers, dysrhythmias (AFib/AFlutter, SVT, VTach), and hemo/pneumothorax
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4, based on a safe staffing matrix dependent on patient acuity
• Day shift: 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00–19:30
• Charting via Epic
• Floating within scope required to meet facility needs, including to sister facilities within a 75-mile radius
• Block scheduling is not available

Requirements

• Active OK or Compact RN license required — no pending licenses accepted
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, EKG Course/Telemetry, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Experience in IMC, MS stepdown, cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, and cardiothoracic surgery required
• Experience with a 1:4 patient ratio required
• Valid driver's license or state-issued ID required
• Utility bill in the traveler's name with a matching address from within the last 3 months required
• 2 supervisory references required
• Copies of all certifications required for consideration

Additional Information

• Candidate's permanent address must be greater than 75 miles from the facility — local candidates are not accepted
• Former permanent staff of this health system must have been separated for at least 1 year to be eligible
• RTO is limited to 5 days or fewer per 13-week assignment; no holiday or blackout dates may be requested
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Any gaps of 3 or more months in work history must be explained in the candidate's work history