Description

American Traveler is hiring a RN - Med/Surg Tele for a night shift position requiring NC or compact RN license and 18 months of Med/Tele experience.

Details

• 32-bed Med/Surg Telemetry unit with an average census of 32
• Patient population includes stroke, seizure, AMS, generalized weakness, AKI/CKD, falls, cellulitis, and non-healing wounds
• RN patient ratios of 1:5-6, with surge staffing potentially increasing to 1:7-8
• 12-hour night shift schedule, 1900-0700, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend (EOW) rotation required
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• Uses Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, Phillips monitors, and Rover communication devices
• Floating required within Region 2 (Pineville, Anson, Union, Union West, Central Division including CMC Main, CMC Mercy, and Levine Children's Hospital) as needed and within scope of practice

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 18 months of Med/Tele experience required
• Cardiac rhythm interpretation skills required
• Experience with non-titrating cardiac drips (Cardizem/Amiodarone) required
• General medical/surgical skillset required
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
• Last 4 of SSN and full DOB required for consideration

Additional Information

• Unit supported by CNAs, receptionist/HUC, free-floating charge nurse, 24/7 phlebotomy, 24/7 IV/VAT team, dedicated unit pharmacist, case managers, MedSurg Clinical Nurse Specialist, 24/7 respiratory therapy, nurse educator, and 24/7 hospitalist and APP support
• No remote tele monitoring; unit clerk, charge/clinical supervisor, and staff are responsible for reading and posting telemetry every shift
• Orientation includes New Employee Orientation (NEO) plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Navy blue scrubs required for RNs
• Free parking available
• Unit has a family-oriented culture
• Holiday coverage required for 75% of holidays
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates who previously worked a permanent position at any AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year