Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg-Ortho RN with a TX or compact license and at least 2 years of experience for a 13-week acute care assignment with telemetry monitoring.

Details

• Acute care Tower 2 Med/Surg-Ortho telemetry unit with 12 beds
• Patient ratio of 5-6:1 with PCT support at 12:1
• Primarily orthopedic patient population
• CPAP, BiPAP, and high flow oxygen patients
• RNs must be able to read telemetry strips though tele monitor techs are on the unit
• RNs are not required to titrate drips
• 12-hour day shifts from 7a-7p on a rotating 36/48 hour per two week schedule
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage required
• No call or standby requirements
• Must be willing and able to float to all med/tele units
• Uses EPIC EMR
• Charge Nurses, House Supervisors, and Nurse Educators available for support

Requirements

• Active TX RN license or compact (NLC) license required, no pending licenses accepted
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required, no pending certifications accepted
• Strong communication and time management skills needed
• Ability to read and interpret telemetry strips
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care to orthopedic patients on a telemetry-monitored med/surg unit
• Complete 2 shadow/orientation shifts before working independently
• Navy blue scrub color required
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year, though PRN employment through outside firms will be considered