Description

American Traveler is hiring a RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry position on a 42-bed unit specializing in complex, multi-comorbidity patients, requiring a KY or compact RN license and BLS certification.

Details

• Work on a 42-bed telemetry unit (5H) within a hospital setting
• Patient population includes complex patients with multiple co-morbidities, palliative care, colorectal surgery patients on progressive ERAS protocols, and MDRO patients
• Unit also serves a low-acuity pediatric population in 8 designated beds
• Patients are transferred from the ICU, ED, and PACU
• Night shift: 7p–7a, 12-hour shifts, 3 days per week (36 hrs/week)
• Annual Dysrhythmia Competency Validation is required for this unit

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted RN license — KY state or compact license required
• Current BLS certification
• Annual Dysrhythmia Competency Validation required
• ADN or ASN required; BSN preferred
• Ability to assess age-specific patient safety needs across adult and pediatric populations
• DOB (MM/DD) and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include nursing assessments, patient and family education, care coordination, admission/transfer/discharge facilitation, and individualized treatment planning
• Nursing practice is evidence-based and incorporates all four phases of the nursing process with critical thinking and clinical autonomy
• Delegates tasks to and monitors care provided by other team members
• Actively participates in quality improvement activities including patient satisfaction, fall prevention, pressure ulcer prevention, and CAUTI reduction
• BSN and previous nursing experience are preferred but not required — entry-level candidates are welcome to apply