Travel RN - Acute Dialysis

American Traveler; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Generous Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy

Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job summary

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Acute Dialysis position in Louisiana. Requires 2 years of acute inpatient dialysis and ICU experience with LA or Compact RN license. Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts, 11:00–23:00, Epic charting.

Responsibilities include care of AKI/renal failure patients on CRRT, hemodialysis, and CAPD; familiarity with Fresenius 2008T, Baxter, Prismaflex; prior charge experience preferred. Travel rate applies outside 75-mile radius.

Qualifications

• Active RN license (LA or Compact) required at time of consideration.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS and CDN certifications preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in acute care.
• Experience in Acute Care Inpatient Dialysis and ICU settings.
• Previous charge experience required.
• Familiarity with Fresenius 2008T, Baxter and Prismaflex equipment.
• Ability to initiate/set up dialysis and cannulate AV fistula/graft.

Responsibilities

• Acute Care Inpatient Dialysis unit within an ICU setting.
• Patient ratio of 1:2.
• Day shift, 3x12-hour variable shifts from 11:00 to 23:00.
• Epic charting system used.
• Care for patients with AKI/renal failure requiring CRRT, hemodialysis, and CAPD.
• Administer blood products and manage anticoagulation.
• Troubleshoot machine alarms and manage access/cannulation procedures.
• Post-dialysis procedures including blood return and sterilization.
• Local candidates within 75-mile radius receive local rate; travel rate otherwise.
• Permanent employees must have separated at least 1 year before travel.
• First-time travelers may be considered.

Education

RN license (LA or Compact)

BLS certification

ACLS and CDN certifications

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Acute Dialysis position requiring 2 years of acute inpatient dialysis and ICU experience along with a LA or compact RN license.

Requirements

• Active RN license (LA or Compact) required at time of consideration, pending licenses not accepted
• BLS certification required
• ACLS and CDN certifications preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Required experience in Acute Care Inpatient Dialysis and ICU settings
• Previous charge experience required
• Experience with Fresenius 2008T, Baxter, and Prismaflex equipment
• Ability to initiate/set up dialysis treatment and cannulate AV fistula and AV graft
• Skilled in management of tunneled/non-tunneled catheters
• Knowledge of dialysate conductivity testing and disinfectant system checks
• At least two recent manager references required
• Driver's license copy required for consideration

Responsibilities

• Acute Care Inpatient Dialysis unit within an ICU setting
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Day shift, 3x12-hour variable shifts from 11:00 to 23:00
• Epic charting system used
• Cares for patients with acute kidney injury, acute renal failure, and those requiring CRRT, hemodialysis, and peritoneal dialysis/CAPD
• Responsibilities include administration of blood and blood products, Mannitol/albumin/23.4% NaCL, and management of anticoagulation
• Skilled in symptom management including air emboli, cardiac arrest, chest pain, clotted access, disequilibrium syndrome, hemolysis, hyperkalemia, hypotension, and seizures
• Proficient in machine alarm troubleshooting including arterial pressure, blood leak detector, conductivity, and venous pressure alarms
• Performs post-dialysis treatment procedures including blood return, disconnection from access, and sterilization procedures
• Must reside outside a 75-mile radius to qualify for travel rate; local candidates within this radius accepted at local rate
• Previous permanent employees of the health system must have separated for at least 1 year before being eligible to travel
• First-time travelers may be considered unless otherwise specified

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job ID: P-782166

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