Description

American Traveler is seeking a Med/Surg Float RN requiring CA licensure and at least 2 years of telemetry experience, with floating required to Med-Surg and other telemetry units.

Details

• Floats between Med-Surg and Telemetry units caring for adolescent through geriatric patients
• Unit average census of 36 with 36 beds and a 1:4 patient ratio
• Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• 26-week assignment with a hard start date of 11/2
• Every other weekend coverage required
• No on-call requirement
• Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of telemetry experience required
• Ability to interpret and manage dysrhythmias and read cardiac rhythm strips
• Ventilator management experience required, including care of chronic/long-term ventilated patients
• Experience with central line and PICC line care/management
• Experience managing cardiac and vasoactive drips (no titration) and Heparin protocols
• Experience with pre/post cardiac catheterization, angiogram, MI, and cardiac surgery patients
• Experience with tracheostomy care, chest tubes, BiPAP/CPAP, and high flow nasal cannula
• No history of license restrictions, disciplinary actions, board investigations, or background findings accepted
• Must pass onsite advanced EKG exam (20 questions, 17 rhythm strips, 3 general questions, 45-minute limit, 80% minimum passing score, two attempts allowed)

Additional Information

• Provide telemetry monitoring both on-unit and remotely, utilizing Rapid Response Teams as needed
• Royal blue scrubs required
• Facility is smoke/nicotine-free; candidates must arrive free of tobacco odor
• Return staff reviewed on a case-by-case basis
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• RTO must be submitted with the initial application and finalized dates must be confirmed for the full contract length
• No RTO permitted during the first two weeks of the assignment
• Local candidates accepted at the travel rate