Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

American Traveler, LLC.; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 64,000 - 82,000; 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, LLC. seeks an RN for a Med/Surg Tele travel assignment in Kentucky. The role requires a KY or compact RN license and BLS, NIHSS, and ACLS within six months. New grads welcome; BSN preferred.

Responsibilities include caring for a 41-bed Cardiac Telemetry/Progressive/Respiratory unit, with 12-hour day shifts and a 36-hour week. 13-week assignment, travel rate with holiday/weekend coverage, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted RN license (KY or compact).
• BLS, NIHSS and ACLS certifications required within six months.
• ADN/ASN degree; BSN preferred.
• New grads welcome; prior nursing experience optional.
• Ability to assess age-specific patient safety and care needs.

Responsibilities

• Work in a 41-bed inpatient Cardiac Telemetry/Progressive/Respiratory Care unit.
• Care for medical and surgical patients with cardiac issues and telemetry needs.
• Day shift, 12-hour shifts 0700-1930; 3 days per week (36 hours).
• 13-week assignment; holidays and weekends required.
• Perform patient assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Coordinate admissions, transfers, discharges and teaching with Case Management.
• Delegate care tasks and oversee bedside activities.
• Participate in unit quality improvement initiatives and record documentation.
• Provide patient and family education throughout care course.

Skills

RN license KY/compact

BLS

NIHSS

ACLS within 6 months

ADN/ASN

BSN preferred

No prior nursing experience required

Education

ADN or ASN

BSN preferred

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Med/Surg Tele position requiring a KY or compact RN license and BLS certification, with new grads welcome to apply.

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted RN license (KY or compact)


• BLS certification required


• NIHSS certification required


• ACLS certification required within 6 months of start


• ADN or ASN required; BSN preferred


• No prior nursing experience required, though previous experience is preferred


• Ability to assess age-specific patient safety issues and implement appropriate safety devices

Responsibilities

• Work in a 41-bed inpatient Cardiac Telemetry/Progressive/Respiratory Care unit


• Care for medical and surgical patients with cardiac dysrhythmia, respiratory illness, and significantly altered hemodynamics requiring cardiac telemetry monitoring


• Day shift schedule, 12-hour shifts from 0700-1930


• 3 days per week, 36 hours weekly


• 13-week assignment


• Required to work holidays and weekends


• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and implement individualized care plans in accordance with the nursing process


• Facilitate admissions, transfers, and discharges, including discharge teaching and coordination with Case Management


• Delegate and oversee patient care tasks performed by other team members


• Participate in unit-based quality improvement activities such as patient satisfaction, falls prevention, and documentation audits


• Provide patient and family-centered education throughout the course of care


• Local candidates accepted at a lower pay rate


• Radius rule of 75 miles applies for standard travel rate eligibility


• First-time travelers and new grads are welcome to apply

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-771938

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