Description

American Traveler is hiring a Telemetry RN with 2+ years of MedSurg/Tele experience and a MT or compact RN license for a 13-week hospital assignment.

Details

• Nursing Resource unit with potential to float to Inpatient Medical, Inpatient Surgical, Cancer Care, Ortho/Neuro, Observation, Psych, or ED holds
• Cares for adult patients across medical, surgical, oncology, ortho, neuro, and observation diagnoses
• Patient ratios of 1:4-5 on days and 1:5-6 on nights, with possible primary care on 1-2 patients if CNAs are short
• 12-hour shifts, rotating 7A-7:30P and 1900-0700/0700-1900
• 36 hours per week with self-scheduling (staff sign up first, then travelers)
• Weekend rotation of 6 shifts in an 8-week schedule
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required anywhere within scope of practice
• Uses Cerner EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell med dispensing, and Philips monitors

Requirements

• Active RN license (MT or compact) required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of MedSurg/Telemetry experience required
• Skilled in TR band application, blood product administration, stroke assessment, and basic cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Experience with wound care, wound vacs/drains, admits/discharges, IV starts, foley and NG starts/maintenance, central line care, stable trach care, and CBI
• Experience administering Cardizem, amiodarone, and heparin drips required
• PCU-level experience and PCA pump familiarity preferred

Additional Information

• Supported by charge RNs, CNAs, admit/discharge RNs, VA/PICC team, phlebotomy, RT, hospitalists, intensivists, and PT/OT/SLP
• Orientation includes NEO plus 2-3 shifts of unit-specific training
• Holiday coverage required for one winter and one summer holiday
• RTO requests must be approved through the manager
• Scrub requirement: any solid professional color with no graphics, logos, or designs
• Free parking provided
• First-time travelers considered, though prior travel experience preferred