Description

American Traveler is hiring a Telemetry RN for a 13-week nights contract on an acute medsurg/cardiac observation unit requiring strip reading and set-rate drip experience.

Details

• Acute medsurg and cardiac observation unit with 21 beds, typically staffed at 18
• Average patient ratio of 1:6, with nurse aide support at 1:10 (occasionally 1:14-15)
• Common diagnoses include pre/post cath, chest pain rule-outs on heparin drips, COPD, CHF, pacers, arrhythmias, and general medsurg cases
• Tele monitor techs located on a separate floor; RN must read and interpret telemetry strips, with a monitor also available on the unit for real-time viewing
• Charge nurse coverage 24/7, with night charge always taking patients
• Respiratory support limited to BiPAP and CPAP for supportive therapy only; no high flow
• 12-hour night shifts (7p-7a), with every-other-weekend requirement (Fri/Sat/Sun)
• Occasional call or standby possible during low census periods
• Travelers are typically first to float, potentially to ICU or stepdown, but only within their skillset
• Uses EPIC EMR
• High-volume unit with up to 6 discharges and 6+ admissions per day

Requirements

• Active WV or compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certification (AHA) required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Must be able to read and interpret telemetry strips
• Experience with set-rate Cardizem and Amiodarone drips required
• Experience with TR Bands is a plus
• Unexpired copy of driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care including EKGs, drip management, and monitoring for cardiac and medsurg patients
• Orientation includes 1 day of computer training followed by 1 day of shadowing with a preceptor
• Scrub color is royal blue; scrub jackets optional but must be actual scrub jackets (no hoodies or sweat-jackets)
• Time off requests must be submitted upfront and included in the contract; additional requests require facility approval
• Holiday coverage may be required for travelers if unit needs dictate
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to qualify as travelers
• Previous WVU Medicine employees must have a 2-year break before reapplying
• Travelers cannot work within WVU Medicine for longer than a cumulative year without taking a 2-year break
• First-time travelers may be considered for this position