Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Tele RN for a 24-bed telemetry unit supporting a comprehensive stroke program, requiring a KY or compact RN license and night shift availability.

Details

• 24-bed Telemetry unit supporting a comprehensive stroke program
• Specializes in Neurology, Neurosurgery, TIA, and CVA patient care
• Serves as overflow for orthopedic patients
• Patients transferred from ICU, ED, and PACU
• Night shift schedule of 3x12-hour shifts, 7p-7a
• Weekends and holidays required as needed

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted KY or compact RN license required
• BLS certification required
• ADN or ASN required, BSN preferred
• No prior nursing experience required, though preferred
• Annual Dysrhythmia Competency Validation required
• NIHSS certification required within 3 months of hire
• ACLS certification required within 12 months of hire
• Last 4 digits of SSN and month/day of date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care including assessments, treatments, and care coordination for telemetry patients
• Facilitate admission, transfer, and discharge activities with patient and family-centered education
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care team and delegate tasks appropriately
• Participate in unit-based quality improvement activities and core measures
• Must reside within 75 miles of the facility, with local candidates accepted at a lower rate