Description

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse - Telemetry for a 13-week assignment requiring 2 years of MedSurg/Tele experience and a Montana or compact RN license.

Details

• Hospital-based Nursing Resource unit with potential float assignments to Inpatient Medical, Inpatient Surgical, Cancer Care, Ortho/Neuro, Observation, Psych (if comfortable), or ED holds
• Adult patient population only, no pediatrics
• Patient types include medical (COPD, CHF, GI/renal/liver issues, infections), surgical (bariatric, urologic, abdominal, ortho, ENT), oncology (no chemo administration required), ortho (joint replacements, fractures, spinal surgeries), neuro (stroke, seizure monitoring, head injury), and observation cases
• Patient ratios are 1:4-5 on days and 1:5-6 on nights, with possible primary care responsibilities for 1-2 patients if CNA staffing is short
• 12-hour shifts, scheduled 7A-7:30P or 1900-0700
• 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation of 6 shifts within an 8-week schedule
• Self-scheduling process with staff signing up before travelers
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required anywhere within the hospital and within scope of practice
• Uses Cerner EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Philips monitors

Requirements

• Active RN license (Montana or Compact) required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of MedSurg/Telemetry experience required
• Experience with TR band application, blood product administration, stroke assessment, and basic cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Skilled in wound care, wound vac/drain management, IV starts, foley and NG tube insertion/maintenance, and central line care
• Experience administering Cardizem, amiodarone, and heparin drips
• PCU-level experience and PCA pump familiarity preferred
• Minimum 2 professional references dated within one year required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care across a variety of medical, surgical, oncology, ortho, neuro, and observation diagnoses
• Work alongside Charge RN, CNA, Admit/Discharge RN, VA/PICC Team, Phlebotomy, RT, Hospitalist, Intensivist, and PT/OT/SLP support staff
• Orientation includes general facility onboarding (NEO) plus 2-3 shifts of unit-specific orientation
• Holiday coverage required for 1 winter and 1 summer holiday
• RTO requests must be approved through the unit manager
• Scrub attire must be a solid professional color with no graphics, logos, or designs
• Free parking provided
• First-time travelers will be considered, though previous travel experience is preferred