Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Tele RN for a night shift contract requiring MD or Compact RN license and strong MS/Tele experience with ventilated patients.

Details

• Med/Surg Telemetry unit caring for adult to geriatric patients
• Average daily census of 22 with 1:5 patient ratios
• Patients include MS/Tele LOC and chronic ventilated patients requiring respiratory support
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 or 4x12 hours (19:00-07:30)
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage required as scheduled
• Floating required within specialty to lower acuity units as needed
• No pre-scheduled on-call required
• Epic EMR required

Requirements

• Active RN license (MD state or Compact) required
• BLS and NIHSS certifications required; ACLS and CPI preferred
• Minimum 1 year of recent MS/Tele experience required
• Experience with chronic ventilated patients and respiratory support required
• Charge nurse, teaching hospital, community hospital, and LTAC experience preferred
• Skilled in IV therapy, central/peripheral line care, and blood product administration
• Experience with tracheostomy care, chest tubes, and oxygen administration
• Experience managing dysrhythmias and responding to rapid response/code situations
• Wound care and isolation precaution/PPE skills required

Additional Information

• Provide direct nursing care to Med/Surg Tele patients, including those with chronic ventilator and respiratory needs
• Must recognize and respond to changes in patient health status, particularly respiratory decline
• Travelers are expected to float within specialty with no scheduling restrictions
• First-time travelers are accepted for this position
• Must reside 50+ miles from the facility to be eligible unless local acceptance is specified
• Maximum of 7 days RTO may be requested per contract
• One major holiday off may be allowed during the winter season
• Former staff must have a 12-month break before returning as a traveler
• Returning travelers must have at least a 6-month break since their last assignment