Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

American Traveler, LLC.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; 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

Job summary

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Med/Surg Tele position on a busy telemetry unit in Kentucky. A KY or compact RN license and BLS certification are required. ADN/ASN is required, BSN preferred.

New grads welcome; dysrhythmia competency validation is required. The role involves 42-bed telemetry with complex patients and transfer coordination. The schedule is 3x12-hour nights (7p-7a) with weekends/holidays as needed, at 0.9 FTE.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted RN license (KY or compact) required.
• BLS certification required.
• ADN or ASN required, BSN preferred.
• No prior experience required, though nursing experience and recent acute care preferred.
• Annual Dysrhythmia Competency Validation required.
• Ability to assess age-specific patient safety issues and implement safety devices.

Responsibilities

• Work on 42-bed telemetry unit with complex patients.
• Care for palliative, colorectal surgeries with ERAS, and MDRO patients.
• Receive patient transfers from ICU, ED, and PACU.
• 3rd shift: 3x12-hour shifts, 7p–7a.
• Weekends and holidays as needed; 0.9 FTE.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and document per policy.
• Coordinate admission, transfer, and discharge activities.
• Provide patient and family education and care coordination.
• Delegate and oversee team members in care activities.
• Participate in unit-based quality improvement and core measures.
• Promote a positive, healing environment through teamwork.

Skills

KY license

Compact license

BLS Certification

ADN/ASN

BSN preferred

Telemetry nursing

New grad friendly

Education

ADN/ASN

BSN preferred

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Med/Surg Tele position on a busy 42-bed telemetry unit, requiring a KY or compact RN license and BLS certification.

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted RN license (KY or compact) required
• BLS certification required
• ADN or ASN required, BSN preferred
• No prior experience required, though previous nursing experience and recent acute care experience preferred
• Annual Dysrhythmia Competency Validation required
• Ability to assess age-specific patient safety issues and implement appropriate safety devices

Responsibilities

• 42-bed telemetry unit specializing in complex patients with multiple co-morbidities
• Patient population includes palliative care, colorectal surgeries with ERAS protocols, and MDRO patients
• Receives patient transfers from ICU, ED, and PACU
• 3rd shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts, 7p-7a
• Weekends and holidays required as needed
• 0.9 FTE
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and document in accordance with scope of practice and hospital policy
• Coordinate admission, transfer, and discharge activities
• Provide patient and family-centered education and care coordination
• Delegate and oversee team members in patient care activities
• Participate in unit-based quality improvement activities and core measures
• Promote a positive, healing environment through collaborative teamwork

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs

Job ID: P-752775

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