Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Med/Surg Tele position requiring NY licensure and 1 year of MS/Tele experience with phlebotomy and IV placement skills.

Details

• MS/Tele unit within a cardiac patient population
• Day/eve ratios of 5:1 (stretch 6-7), night ratios of 6-7:1 (stretch 8-10)
• PCTs available on all units for vitals, glucose checks, EKGs, and ADLs
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00-7:00)
• Every other weekend required
• Floating within scope required to meet facility needs
• No on-call requirement
• Block scheduling may be accommodated but not guaranteed
• Epic EMR used, preferred experience

Requirements

• Active NY RN license required in hand
• BLS certification required; NIHSS preferred
• Minimum 1 year of MS/Tele experience required
• Mandatory competency in phlebotomy and peripheral IV placement
• Skilled in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience with Rapid Response/Code teams
• Experience with peripheral line care, nasal cannula, oxygen administration, and portable oxygen tanks
• Knowledge of non-invasive airway management and isolation precautions/PPE
• Epic charting experience strongly preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred

Additional Information

• Provide direct nursing care within a cardiac-focused Med/Surg Tele unit
• Collaborate with PCTs who support vitals, glucose checks, EKGs, and ADLs
• Scrub colors limited to navy and white combinations
• Maximum RTO of 1 week allowed during the contract
• Local candidates within 75 miles of the facility are not accepted
• Previous employees must have at least 6 months since their last assignment with the health system
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply