Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele unit position requiring active WA or Compact RN licensure, EPIC experience, and NIHSS certification.

Details

• Acute care setting on a 32-bed Medical/Surgical Telemetry unit
• Unit handles Medical/Surgical overflow and non-acute stroke patients
• Patient ratios of 4:1 and 5:1 (50% each)
• Nurse aide support with average ratios of 8:1 to 10:1
• Centralized telemetry monitoring; RNs required to validate tele strips
• RNs required to titrate drips including insulin and pain medications
• Respiratory equipment used includes BiPAP and high flow
• Uses EPIC EMR system
• 12-hour day shifts (7a-730p / 1900-0730a) with self-scheduling and shift fill options
• Every other weekend requirement
• Floating required
• Possible standby requirement, no on-call

Requirements

• Active WA or Compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of Medical/Surgical and Telemetry nursing experience required
• BLS and NIHSS certifications required
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Join a highly functioning, supportive, and family-oriented team
• One winter and one summer holiday coverage required
• Professional, clean dress code required with no jeans
• No RTO permitted during the traveler's first week on assignment
• First-time travelers may be considered for this position