Travel RN - Cardiac Telemetry

American Traveler, LLC.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay

Insurance Day 1

401(k)

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Cardiac Stepdown RN with 2+ years of experience and SC or compact RN license for a 13-week acute care hospital assignment.

Responsibilities include stepdown cardiac unit care, 1:5 patient ratio, day shift 7a-7p with rotating weekends, and holiday coverage as needed. You may float between Downtown and Northeast campuses, using Epic EMR, and receive hurricane-season duties.

Qualifications

• Active SC or Compact RN license required; must be active before start if pending.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Minimum 2 years nursing experience.
• IV start and telemetry skills required.
• Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood products, central/peripheral lines.
• Cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation required.

Responsibilities

• Stepdown cardiac unit care in an acute hospital setting.
• Maintain 1:5 patient ratio.
• Day shift 7a–7p with rotating weekends; holiday coverage as needed.
• May float between campuses; use Epic EMR.
• Care for pre/post cardiac cath patients with telemetry.
• Complete training modules prior to starting.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

IV start

BLS

ACLS

Nursing experience

Cardiac monitoring

Dysrhythmia interpretation

Telemetry care

Education

SC/Compact RN license

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a Cardiac Stepdown RN with 2+ years of experience and SC or compact RN license for a 13-week acute care hospital assignment.

Requirements

• Active SC or Multi-State/Compact RN license required; pending licenses considered but must be active prior to start
• AHA-issued BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
• IV start and telemetry skills required
• Experience with IV therapy/phlebotomy, blood product administration, central and peripheral line care, and maintaining IVs
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and heparin protocols
• Experience with isolation precautions/PPE and respiratory care including nasal cannula and oxygen administration
• Social Security Number required for consideration

Responsibilities

• Stepdown Cardiac unit within an acute care hospital
• Patient ratio of 1:5
• Day shift, 3x12 hours (7a-7p) with rotating weekends
• Holiday coverage required as needed
• No on-call requirements
• May float between Downtown and Northeast campuses based on census or staffing needs, adjusting to the ratio of the floated unit
• Uses Epic EMR
• Cares for pre/post cardiac cath patients requiring telemetry monitoring
• Provide direct care for cardiac stepdown/PCU patients including neurological and CVA cases
• Complete pre-start training modules averaging 4 hours prior to starting the assignment
• Royal blue scrub color required
• Local candidates considered on a case-by-case basis within a 60-mile radius
• Previous MUSC perm or PRN staff must be separated from the system for 1 year before returning as a traveler
• All requested time off must be submitted for facility approval prior to offer confirmation
• First-time travelers will be considered, though candidates with prior travel experience are preferred
• During hurricane season (June through November), all staff may be assigned to emergency response duties

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 Diim and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job ID: P-764921

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