Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Acute Care Cardiac Telemetry position requiring cardiac nursing experience and willingness to precept new staff.

Details

• 30-bed Acute Care Cardiac Telemetry unit within a stepdown intermediate care setting
• Cares for patients with significant cardiac disease including chest pain, CHF, advanced heart failure, and syncope
• Supports patients undergoing echocardiograms, stress tests, and diagnostic/interventional heart catheterization
• Handles specialized cardiac procedures such as Mitraclip, Watchman, Tykosyn initiation, and TAVR
• Unit may overflow to general med/surg or non-cardiac patients as needed
• Day shift schedule from 06:45 to 19:15
• First priority for floating to one of five acute care med/surg units typically staffed at 5:1 ratios
• 13-week assignment

Requirements

• Active TX or compact RN license required
• Current BLS certification (AHA) required
• Current ACLS certification (AHA) required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Cardiac telemetry nursing experience strongly preferred
• Nursys license verification required within 30 days prior to start
• Willingness to precept and train new hires, including RN Residents

Additional Information

• Position supports staffing stabilization efforts as the unit rebuilds with new core staff
• Candidates should demonstrate high engagement and a willingness to mentor incoming team members
• COVID vaccination is not required for this position
• Radius rule applies, allowing local candidates at a reduced rate depending on distance from the facility
• Travelers are encouraged to discuss extension opportunities with their manager approximately 45 days before assignment end date