Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Med/Surg Tele position requiring a TX or compact license and at least one prior travel contract.

Details

• Med/Surg Telemetry unit in a Short Term Acute Care hospital with 379 staffed beds and Level II Trauma Center designation
• Day shift, 3x12 hours (7:00-19:00)
• Patient ratio of 1:5
• Floating between units required
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active TX or compact RN license required in hand at submission
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• At least one prior travel contract required (seasoned traveler)
• Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, and telemetry monitoring required
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience with feeding tube care and management preferred
• Central line, PICC line, and peripheral line care/management preferred
• Experience with oxygen administration and high flow nasal cannula preferred
• Two supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years required

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care on a busy Med/Surg Telemetry unit, monitoring cardiac rhythms and managing dysrhythmias
• Administer medications, manage IV therapy, and provide wound care as needed
• Dress code requires solid navy blue scrub attire for licensed nursing staff
• Free parking available in designated employee/visitor lots
• Must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
• RTO requests must be submitted upfront; limited flexibility for changes after offer
• Local candidates accepted at a lower bill rate within a 50-mile radius
• Former permanent staff may return as travelers after a 3-month waiting period, provided they reside outside a 50-mile radius
• Travelers may be required to float between sister facilities within the same health system
• First-time travelers are not eligible; at least one prior travel contract is required