Travel RN - Telemetry

American Traveler, LLC.; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; 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

Job summary

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Cardiovascular Telemetry unit in Virginia, requiring a VA or compact RN license and at least 2 years of specialty experience. Night shifts are 3x12 with every other weekend and a 1:6 patient ratio.

Epic EMR experience and proficiency in dysrhythmia management and cardiac drips are essential. The role offers 54-bed telemetry coverage with potential floating and holiday scheduling.

Qualifications

• Active VA RN license in hand or proof of compact license required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS (preferred), and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Specialty experience within the last year required
• NIH and stroke education required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Cardiac telemetry and monitoring experience required, including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience managing cardiac drips required; titration skills preferred
• Experience with pre/post cardiac catheterization and pre/post cardiac surgery care
• Sheath removal experience required
• IV therapy and phlebotomy skills required
• Peripheral line care and management experience required
• Central line care/management and PICC line management preferred
• Isolation precautions and PPE knowledge preferred
• Wound care/wound vac experience preferred
• BiPAP/CPAP management, high flow nasal cannula, ABG interpretation, and non-invasive airway management preferred
• Chemotherapy administration experience preferred
• Social Security number required for consideration

Responsibilities

• 54-bed Cardiovascular Telemetry unit divided into three 18-bed wings, with additional overflow unit coverage
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
• Every other weekend required, including Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights
• Patient ratio of 1:6
• Floating may be requested based on facility needs
• Uses Epic EMR system
• Provide cardiac telemetry nursing care including monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and cardiac drip administration
• Support patients pre/post cardiac catheterization, pre/post cardiac surgery, and post-MI
• Coordinate care for ER holding and telemetry patients as needed
• May be scheduled to work during any holiday occurring within the assignment period
• Local candidates accepted at the same base rate
• Prior permanent employees must have separated from the facility for at least 6 months before being eligible to travel
• Requested time off (RTO) should be minimal, ideally none during the assignment and no more than 7 days total, with all requests submitted and approved prior to offer
• Travel experience is not required, so first-time travelers are welcome to apply

Skills

RN license

Cardiac telemetry

Dysrhythmia interpretation

IV therapy

Phlebotomy

Central line care

PICC line management

Wound care

BiPAP/CPAP management

Ep ic EMR experience

ACLS certification

BLS certification

NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Cardiovascular Telemetry unit, requiring 2 years of specialty experience and a VA or compact RN license.

Requirements

• Active VA RN license in hand or proof of compact license required at time of consideration
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS (preferred), and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), with ACLS and BLS through the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Specialty experience within the last year required
• NIH and stroke education required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Cardiac telemetry and monitoring experience required, including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience managing cardiac drips required; titration skills preferred
• Experience with pre/post cardiac catheterization and pre/post cardiac surgery care
• Sheath removal experience required
• IV therapy and phlebotomy skills required
• Peripheral line care and management experience required
• Central line care/management and PICC line management preferred
• Isolation precautions and PPE knowledge preferred
• Wound care/wound vac experience preferred
• BiPAP/CPAP management, high flow nasal cannula, ABG interpretation, and non-invasive airway management preferred
• Chemotherapy administration experience preferred
• Social Security number required for consideration

Responsibilities

• 54-bed Cardiovascular Telemetry unit divided into three 18-bed wings, with additional overflow unit coverage
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
• Every other weekend required, including Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights
• Patient ratio of 1:6
• Floating may be requested based on facility needs
• Uses Epic EMR system
• Provide cardiac telemetry nursing care including monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and cardiac drip administration
• Support patients pre/post cardiac catheterization, pre/post cardiac surgery, and post-MI
• Coordinate care for ER holding and telemetry patients as needed
• May be scheduled to work during any holiday occurring within the assignment period
• Local candidates accepted at the same base rate
• Prior permanent employees must have separated from the facility for at least 6 months before being eligible to travel
• Requested time off (RTO) should be minimal, ideally none during the assignment and no more than 7 days total, with all requests submitted and approved prior to offer
• Travel experience is not required, so 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-756443

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