Travel RN: Med/Surg Tele with Stroke Expertise

American Traveler, LLC.; Albemarle (NC); On-site; USD 72,000 - 110,000; 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. is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position in North Carolina. The ideal candidate has NIHSS certification and prior stroke unit experience and holds an active RN license (NC or Compact).

The assignment requires 18+ months of Med/Surg Tele practice, BLS and ACLS, and Epic EMR proficiency. You will work on a 109-bed hospital Advanced Primary Stroke Center, with a 27-bed unit and night shifts 1900-0700, 36 hours weekly, every other weekend, no on-call.

Qualifications

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 18 months of Med/Surg Tele experience required
• Proficiency in stroke assessments, chest tube management, PIV starts, trach care, cardiac rhythm interpretation, NGT placement, and drain/tube management
• Experience managing PCA pumps and medication drips including cardiac drips, heparin, blood products, and IV fluids
• Epic EMR experience required
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Responsibilities

• Medical Telemetry unit within a 109-bed hospital that is an Advanced Primary Stroke Center
• 27-bed unit with an average census of 20 patients
• Common diagnoses include stroke, COPD, chest pain, altered mental status, and GI bleed
• RN to patient ratio of 1:5-6, acuity dependent, with potential surge staffing up to 1:7-8
• 12-hour night shift schedule, 1900-0700, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• Floating required within Region 1 facilities as needed within scope of practice
• CNA support available for foley insertion, IV removal, vitals, and ADLs
• Uses Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Philips monitors
• Provide direct nursing care to Med/Surg Tele patients including medication and drip management, wound and drain care, and cardiac monitoring
• Positive, team-driven unit culture
• 2-day departmental orientation in addition to NEO
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Free parking available on site
• Travelers must work approximately 75% of holidays
• Up to 6 RTO days may be approved, excluding holidays, with any missed contracted hours added to the end of the assignment
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; local candidates not accepted
• First-time travelers not preferred but will be considered for resource team positions
• Previous employees must have been separated from any Advocate Health Southeast facility for at least one year following a permanent position

Skills

Stroke assessment

PIV starts

Trach care

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

NGT placement

Foley insertion/management

PCA pump management

Medication drips management

Tools

Epic EMR

Omnicell

Philips monitors

Alaris IV pumps

Job description

American Traveler, LLC. is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position in North Carolina. The ideal candidate has NIHSS certification and prior stroke unit experience and holds an active RN license (NC or Compact).

The assignment requires 18+ months of Med/Surg Tele practice, BLS and ACLS, and Epic EMR proficiency. You will work on a 109-bed hospital Advanced Primary Stroke Center, with a 27-bed unit and night shifts 1900-0700, 36 hours weekly, every other weekend, no on-call.