Travel RN - Telemetry

American Traveler, LLC.; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay & bonuses

Insurance from day 1

401(k) plan

Weekly payroll

Free CEUs

Housing allowance

Travel & licensure reimbursements

Non-taxed per diem

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a high-acuity Cardiac Telemetry unit in California. Requires stroke certification, CA RN license, BLS/ACLS/NIHSS, 2+ years of telemetry/PCU/stepdown experience, and Cerner EMR familiarity.

The role features 12-hour day shifts (7a-7p), 2 weekends every 4 weeks, and holiday coverage. A travel-friendly, high-pay environment with comprehensive benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Active CA RN license required.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required.
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience required.
• Stroke certification and experience caring for stroke patients required.
• Prior telemetry, stepdown, or PCU experience required.
• Cerner EMR experience preferred.
• Driver's license copy required for consideration.
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Acute care setting on a 34-bed Cardiac Telemetry unit.
• Patient ratios of 1 to 4.
• Common diagnoses include post-CVA, CHF rule-out, respiratory failure, DM, HTN, post-op, and post-cardiac cath/PCI patients (travelers not assigned cath/PCI patients).
• Non-titrating drips with exceptions for cardizem; heparin titration only, no insulin drips.
• GE telemetry monitoring with remote monitor techs, but nurses must be able to read and interpret their own strips.
• Bi-PAP ventilation used on the unit.
• Charge nurse on every shift who typically does not take patients.
• Nurse aides present but without set ratios; primary nursing may be required when aides are unavailable.
• 12-hour day shifts (7a-7p).
• Weekend requirement of 2 weekends every 4 weeks.
• Holiday coverage required (one major, two minor holidays).
• Floating required, prioritized to Med-Surg Tele floors on 5th, 6th, and 7th.
• Uses Cerner EMR.
• No call requirements.
• Hospitalist in house 24/7, with RT and pharmacy also available 24/7.
• No IV team on staff.
• Provide direct patient care on a high-acuity cardiac telemetry unit, including reading and interpreting telemetry strips.
• Navy scrub color required.
• Must pass a Relias Dysrhythmia exam and a sterile technique test for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes prior to or during orientation.
• Floor-specific orientation is 2 days with Cerner experience or 3 days without.
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to qualify for travel rate; no local rates offered.
• Hospital may place travelers on standby with a 30-minute response time if called in; failure to respond when called in counts as a cancellation.
• Candidates cannot have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility within the past 12 months.
• Travelers may extend assignments up to the one-year mark.
• Block or set scheduling cannot be accommodated.

Skills

Telemetry interpretation

Critical care nursing

Stroke patient care

Education

Active CA RN license

BLS

ACLS

NIHSS certification

Tools

Cerner EMR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a high-acuity Cardiac Telemetry position requiring stroke certification and prior tele, stepdown, or PCU experience.

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience required
• Stroke certification and experience caring for stroke patients required
• Prior telemetry, stepdown, or PCU experience required
• Cerner EMR experience preferred
• Driver's license copy required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

Responsibilities

• Acute care setting on a 34-bed Cardiac Telemetry unit
• Patient ratios of 1 to 4
• Common diagnoses include post-CVA, CHF rule-out, respiratory failure, DM, HTN, post-op, and post-cardiac cath/PCI patients (travelers not assigned cath/PCI patients)
• Non-titrating drips with exceptions for cardizem; heparin titration only, no insulin drips
• GE telemetry monitoring with remote monitor techs, but nurses must be able to read and interpret their own strips
• Bi-PAP ventilation used on the unit
• Charge nurse on every shift who typically does not take patients
• Nurse aides present but without set ratios; primary nursing may be required when aides are unavailable
• 12-hour day shifts (7a-7p)
• Weekend requirement of 2 weekends every 4 weeks
• Holiday coverage required (one major, two minor holidays)
• Floating required, prioritized to Med-Surg Tele floors on 5th, 6th, and 7th
• Uses Cerner EMR
• No call requirements
• Hospitalist in house 24/7, with RT and pharmacy also available 24/7
• No IV team on staff
• Provide direct patient care on a high-acuity cardiac telemetry unit, including reading and interpreting telemetry strips
• Navy scrub color required
• Must pass a Relias Dysrhythmia exam and a sterile technique test for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes prior to or during orientation
• Floor-specific orientation is 2 days with Cerner experience or 3 days without
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to qualify for travel rate; no local rates offered
• Hospital may place travelers on standby with a 30-minute response time if called in; failure to respond when called in counts as a cancellation
• Candidates cannot have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility within the past 12 months
• Travelers may extend assignments up to the one-year mark
• Block or set scheduling cannot be accommodated

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-771112

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