Travel RN - Telemetry

American Traveler, LLC.; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 117,000; 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

Generous Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy

Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job summary

American Traveler is hiring a Telemetry RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring 2 years of CCU or stepdown experience and a CA RN license.

Responsibilities include telemetry monitoring, drip titration, and independent interpretation of strips across Tele I and Tele II units with a 12-hour night schedule and alternating weekends. Travel nurses are commonly utilized, and housing allowances and licensure reimbursements are provided.

Qualifications

• Active CA RN license (Standard or Compact) currently in hand, no pending licenses accepted.
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and EKG interpretation class.
• COVID vaccine required.
• 2 years of CCU or high-end stepdown experience for 6 North; 2 years telemetry experience preferred for other units.
• Strong customer service skills and a team-oriented approach required.
• Driver's license copy required for consideration.
• Two professional references: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years with dates and rehire eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Telemetry nursing care including drip titration and independent interpretation of cardiac monitoring strips.
• Titrate drips such as Cardizem, amiodarone, and heparin; do not require titration experience.
• Monitor telemetry across Tele I, Tele II 6 Central, and Tele II 6 North.
• Float to MedSurg or Rehab as assigned; travel nurses prioritized for floating.

Skills

Customer service

Team-oriented

Strong communication

Flexibility

Education

CA RN license (Active)

Tools

Cerner EMR

GE Telepacks

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a Telemetry RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring 2 years of CCU or stepdown experience and a CA RN license.

Requirements

• Active CA RN license (Standard or Compact) currently in hand, no pending licenses accepted
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and EKG interpretation class
• COVID vaccine required
• 2 years of experience in CCU or a high-end stepdown unit required for 6 North; 2 years telemetry experience preferred for other units
• Strong customer service skills and a team-oriented approach required
• Driver's license copy required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

Responsibilities

• Acute care Telemetry-PCU unit split across three sections: Tele I (7th & 8th floors), Tele II 6 Central, and Tele II 6 North
• Tele I has 44 beds in double occupancy rooms; Tele II has 32 beds split into 20 beds on 6 Central and 12 beds on 6 North
• Nurse to patient ratio is 1:4 on most units and 1:3 on 6 North
• Common diagnoses include cardiac conditions, CHF, chest pain, pneumonia, respiratory issues, and sepsis
• RNs are required to titrate drips including Cardizem, amiodarone, and heparin; titration experience not required
• Dobutamine is administered as a non-titrating drip
• Patient Care Techs support the unit, typically 1-2 per shift depending on census
• 6 North has ventilators maintained by Respiratory Therapy; vent experience not required
• All units have dedicated monitor techs; RNs must be able to read and interpret telemetry strips independently
• GE telepacks used for monitoring; 6 North has bedside mounted monitors
• Cerner EMR used for charting
• 12-hour night shifts from 6:45pm-7:15am; no block scheduling, modified self-scheduling available based on staffing needs
• Every other weekend required
• Charge Nurse typically does not take a patient assignment
• No call or standby requirements
• Unit-specific orientation is 3 shifts
• Provide telemetry nursing care including drip titration and independent interpretation of cardiac monitoring strips
• Travelers are commonly utilized on these units
• Floating required: Tele I and Tele II (6 Central) nurses float to MedSurg or Rehab; 6 North nurses float only to ICU/CCU
• Travelers are prioritized first for floating assignments
• Navy scrub color required
• Holiday coverage required for 1 major and 1 minor holiday, with availability needed for 2 of the 3 major holidays
• Tele I is considered a highly selective unit requiring strong candidates
• 6th floor staff are described as tight-knit
• 8th floor presents more challenges, including needing to request coverage for lunch breaks
• 6 North placements for travelers are uncommon
• First-time travelers 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
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job ID: P-773985

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