Travel RN - Telemetry

American Traveler; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 62,000 - 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

Generous Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy

Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. is hiring a Telemetry RN for a Cardiac Stepdown unit in Missouri. The role is night shift (1900-0700) and requires 2+ years of ICU/Stepdown acute care experience, with NIHSS, BLS, ACLS, and Missouri licensing. EPIC EMR and cardiac care equipment are used daily.

Experience with post-op surgical and trauma patients is preferred. Flu vaccination is required or Mercy-approved exemption. Local candidates within 50 miles may have reduced bill rates.

Qualifications

• Active RN license eligible for or currently licensed in Missouri (or compact).
• Current BLS and ACLS certification from AHA only, plus NIHSS certification.
• Minimum 2+ years of Stepdown or ICU experience in an acute care hospital.
• Competency with insulin drips, precedex, titrating nitroglycerin, Cardizem, and BiPAP.
• Experience with post-op surgical and trauma patients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Works on a Cardiac Telemetry/Stepdown unit within an acute care hospital.
• Cares for post-cardiac cath, Afib, CHF, general medical overflow, stable MI, pacemaker insertion, and non-titrated cardiac drip patients.
• Patient ratio of approximately 1:6.
• Utilizes IV pumps, computers, glucometer, and GE monitoring equipment.
• Uses EPIC EMR.
• Night shift, 1900-0700, with orientation on day shift requiring full week availability.
• Weekend and call requirements as determined by facility needs.
• Floating required as needed by facility.

Education

RN license

Tools

EPIC EMR

IV pumps

Glucometer

GE monitoring equipment

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a Telemetry RN for a Cardiac Stepdown night shift role requiring 2+ years of recent ICU or Stepdown acute care experience.

Requirements

• Active RN license eligible for or currently licensed in Missouri (or compact)
• Current BLS and ACLS certification from AHA only, plus NIHSS certification
• Minimum 2+ years of Stepdown or ICU experience in an acute care hospital
• Competency with insulin drips, precedex, titrating nitroglycerin, Cardizem, and BiPAP
• Experience with post-op surgical and trauma patients preferred
• Flu vaccination or Mercy-approved exemption required November 1-April 1, with no declinations accepted
• Valid U.S. Social Security Number required; Canadian SINs not accepted
• No employment gaps of 90+ days within the past 12 months

Responsibilities

• Works on a Cardiac Telemetry/Stepdown unit within an acute care hospital
• Cares for post-cardiac cath, Afib, CHF, general medical overflow, stable MI, pacemaker insertion, and non-titrated cardiac drip patients
• Patient ratio of approximately 1:6
• Utilizes IV pumps, computers, glucometer, and GE monitoring equipment
• Uses EPIC EMR
• Night shift, 1900-0700, with orientation on day shift requiring full week availability
• Weekend and call requirements as determined by facility needs
• Floating required as needed by facility
• Utilizes the nursing process to provide and coordinate patient care across departments
• Maintains professional accountability and evaluates care provided by other direct caregivers
• Upholds patient rights and confidentiality in accordance with facility mission and service standards
• Level 2 Trauma, Stroke, and STEMI Center with nationally-recognized, all-private room care
• Black scrubs or approved M-wear required; no other attire accepted
• Strong teamwork, flexibility, dependability, and a hardworking attitude required
• RTO of up to 5 days allowed but must be made up during the assignment
• Local candidates considered, though bill rate is reduced for those within 50 miles of the facility
• Subcontractor staff living within 50 miles are limited to 3 consecutive 13-week local contracts before requiring a 1-year separation or transfer outside the radius

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-783877

Open Positions: 2