Travel Medical Surgical / Telemetry RN - $2,128 per week
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Evansville, Indiana.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Telemetry
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a night shift Cardiac Renal Stepdown position with cardiac telemetry focus and strong Epic skills required.
Responsibilities
- Work in a 32-bed Cardiac Renal Stepdown Unit within a teaching hospital
- Patient population includes high acuity cardiac telemetry, medical-surgical, post heart cath (without interventions), heart failure, COPD, sepsis, behavioral health, post ablations, and dialysis
- Typical cases include arrhythmias (Afib with RVR, flutter, blocks), CHF, and nephrostomy tube management
- Night shift 12-hour shifts from 6:30 pm to 7 am
- Nurse-to-patient ratio for nights is 1:5-7
- Floating required within skillset, including potential float to campuses up to 11 miles away with 2 hours' notice
- Required to work every other holiday
- Recent Epic EMR experience required
- Responsibilities include managing high acuity cardiac and renal telemetry patients, initiating and titrating drips, and interpreting complex EKGs
- May be required to precept students and new hires as part of the teaching hospital environment
- Scrubs must not display health system or agency logos
- No COVID-19 vaccine required at this time, but this may change
- First to float within skillset, including possible cross-campus mid-shift floats with advance notice
- Excessive call-ins (3 per contract) may result in termination
- Strong and supportive team culture with longstanding unit leadership
- No local candidates accepted; candidates must reside outside a 40-mile radius
Requirements
- Active IN or Compact RN license required
- AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
- Minimum 2 years recent cardiac/telemetry RN experience required
- At least 1 prior travel assignment required
- Experience at a trauma level II facility required
- Proficiency with telemetry and 12-lead EKG interpretation required
- Must pass telemetry skills tests
- Ability to initiate and titrate drips, manage PIVs, chest tubes, drains, nephrostomy tubes, and antidysrhythmic medications
- Strong assessment and critical thinking skills required
- Recent Epic charting experience required
- High Pay and Bonuses
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
- 401(k) Plan
- Weekly Payroll Deposit
- Free Online CEUs
- Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
- Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
- Traveler Rewards and Discounts
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.