Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

American Traveler; Shelby (NC); 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 a Registered Nurse for a Med/Surg Tele position in North Carolina. The role requires 18 months of Med/Surg Tele experience and NC or Compact RN licensure, with BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications.

Epic EMR experience is required, and the nurse will manage cardiac rhythms and non-titrating drips. The assignment involves a 24-bed unit with 12-hour night shifts (7p-7a), weekend rotations, and regional float within Region 3.

Qualifications

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) currently in hand.
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS.
• Minimum 18 months of Med/Tele RN experience.
• At least 6 months of Epic EMR experience.
• Skilled in cardiac rhythm interpretation and administration of non-titrating cardiac drips (Cardizem/Amiodarone).
• General med/surg skillset including care of patients with tubes/drains, IV starts, blood products, and wound care/dressing changes.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to a diverse patient population with cardiac, respiratory, and neurologic conditions.
• 12-hour night shifts, 7p-7a, 36 hours per week; weekend rotation every other weekend.
• RN to patient ratio of 1:5-6 (day and night), possible surge ratios 1:7-8.
• Float within Region 3 as needed within scope of practice.
• Unit includes CNAs, charge nurse, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, 24/7 respiratory therapy, hospitalist and intensivist coverage, and remote telemetry monitoring.

Skills

Med/Surg Tele

Epic EMR

BLS

ACLS

NIHSS

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

Non-titrating cardiac drips

IV starts

Wound care

Tube/drains

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a RN for a Med/Surg Tele position requiring 18 months of Med/Tele experience and NC or compact RN licensure.

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) currently in hand
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 18 months of Med/Tele RN experience required
• At least 6 months of Epic EMR experience required
• Skilled in cardiac rhythm interpretation and administration of non-titrating cardiac drips (Cardizem/Amiodarone)
• General med/surg skillset including care of patients with tubes/drains, IV starts, blood products, and wound care/dressing changes
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration
• Minimum of 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Responsibilities

• , 24-bed Med/Surg Tele unit in a Level 3 Trauma, Certified Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center hospital
• Patient population includes cardiac, respiratory, and neuro diagnoses in a fast-paced observation setting
• RN to patient ratio of 1:5-6 (day and night), with possible surge ratios up to 1:7-8
• CNA to patient ratio of 1:12
• 12-hour night shifts, 7p-7a, 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation every other weekend
• Possibility of low census call, with call-back required up to 3a for nights and 3p for days
• Floating required within Region 3 (Cleveland, Kings Mtn, Lincoln, Central Division including CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH) as needed within scope of practice
• Schedule cycle runs every 6 weeks
• Provide direct nursing care to a diverse patient population with cardiac, respiratory, and neurologic conditions
• Unit support includes CNAs, charge nurse, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, 24/7 respiratory therapy, on-site/virtual hospitalist coverage, 24/7 intensivist coverage, and remote telemetry monitoring via tele tech
• Utilizes Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Massimo monitors in all rooms
• Orientation includes New Employee Orientation (NEO) and 2 days of departmental orientation
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of holidays
• Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays; unmet contracted hours must be added to the end of the contract
• Navy scrub color required
• Free parking available
• Unit is described as having a great culture
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are not accepted due to a 50-mile radius rule
• Previous employees must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year after working a permanent position

Benefits

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