Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Med Surg/Progressive Care (Stepdown) Unit position requiring telemetry experience, AHA certifications, and availability for 12-hour night shifts with every other weekend coverage.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting in a Med Surg/Progressive Care (Stepdown) unit
• 18-bed telemetry unit with 6 PCU-capable beds, all private rooms
• Unit may house COVID patients as needed using a mixed unit setup with temporary walls and an air handling system
• RN-to-patient ratios: 1:4 for Telemetry and 1:3 for PCU/Stepdown
• Common diagnoses include AMI, Stroke/TIA, Pneumonia, Renal (dialysis), AFib with RVR, SIRS, and DM
• Telemetry monitoring via Philips monitors with a dedicated monitor tech room; RNs are expected to validate monitor tech interpretations and document every 4 hours or more frequently as needed
• Medications administered include Cardizem, amiodarone, Bumex, Lasix, Integrilin, octreotide, and Protonix
• No ventilator management required; high-flow O2 used for COVID stepdown patients and home CPAP supported
• 12-hour night shifts, 3 shifts per week
• Every other weekend required (nights: Friday & Saturday)
• Charting system: Allscripts
• May be required to float to other Med Surg units

Requirements

• Active AZ RN license or compact RN license required (willingness to obtain accepted)
• Current AHA certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Minimum 1 year of telemetry experience required; 2 years preferred
• Experience in a MedSurg acute care setting required
• BSN not required

Additional Information

• Support staff on the unit includes telemetry techs, charge nurses, HUCs, and PCTs
• CNAs split the floor, each covering up to 9 patients
• Charge nurse is available 24/7 and takes 0–2 patients when needed
• Nurse managers conduct rounds but do not provide direct patient care
• Hospitalist, Respiratory Therapy, and Pharmacy are all available in-house 24/7
• No IV team on site; nurses are expected to manage IV access independently
• Orientation consists of 2–3 days with a preceptor (approximately 8 orientation hours)
• 13-week contract