Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Observation Unit (Med Surg) position requiring BLS and NIHSS certifications with heavy telemetry monitoring experience.

Details

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• Works in the 2C Observation Unit within a Med Surg acute care setting
• 22-bed unit with patient ratios of 1:5 or 1:6, with charge nurse occasionally taking patients
• Cares for miscellaneous medical observation patients with discharges/admissions up to 16 per day
• Heavy telemetry unit monitored by central monitoring staff
• RNs perform own EKGs and draw own labs
• No ventilators on this unit
• CNA support available at a 1:2 ratio when staffing allows
• Uses MEDITECH EMR system
• Night shift schedule, 7p-7a, working every other weekend
• No call or standby requirements
• Floating required to other Med Surg units
• Fast-paced, high-turnover environment

Requirements

• Active RN license (GA state or compact) currently in hand
• Current BLS certification required
• Current NIHSS certification required
• ACLS certification not required but highly recommended
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Minimum 1 prior travel assignment required
• No BSN required for this position

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care in a fast-paced medical observation unit
• Rotate holiday coverage along with permanent staff
• Unit-specific orientation consists of 3 shifts
• Dress code requires Caribbean Blue and/or white scrub tops and bottoms per specified color combinations
• Must reside outside a 75-mile radius of the facility to be eligible for placement
• Not eligible for placement if previously employed by the facility within the last 12 months