Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry position at a Level III Trauma facility, requiring strong Neuro and Cardiac skills on 12-hour night shifts.

Details

• Acute care Med/Surg unit with telemetry capability on all 24 beds — heavy telemetry focus
• Adult patient population; travelers are not assigned pediatric patients
• 12-hour night shifts
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:6 on nights, adjusted based on acuity
• Float requirement to all Med/Surg units and ICU (for Med/Surg overflow patients)
• Charting performed in Allscripts Sunrise EMR
• No IV team on unit — nurses expected to manage IV needs independently
• Level III Trauma Center

Requirements

• Active AZ or Compact RN license required
• Required certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• PALS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Strong Neuro and Cardiac nursing skills required
• BSN not required

Additional Information

• Support staff includes telemetry techs, charge nurses, HUCs, and PCTs
• Hospitalist available in-house 24/7
• Respiratory Therapy and Pharmacy available 24/7
• Nurse managers conduct rounds but do not provide direct patient care
• Scrubs in any color except all black; scrubs are not provided
• 13-week contract with an 8-hour orientation