Travel RN - Telemetry

American Traveler; Rancho Mirage (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 124,000; 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 night shift resource pool role in California. Requires 2+ years telemetry and prior travel assignments, with a CA RN license and BLS on hand.

The role covers a Telemetry unit night shift (3x12 or 4x12, 19:00-07:00) serving high Medicare and geriatric patients. Strong vascular, cardiac drip management, and Epic charting skills are essential, with preferences for ACLS/NIHSS/OCN/PCCN and travel history.

Qualifications

• Active California RN license on hand at time of consideration.
• Current BLS certification.
• 2+ years telemetry experience; ICU-only not accepted.
• Experience with cardiac drips: Amiodarone, Cardizem, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Nitro (3 of 5).
• Successful travel experience; first-time travelers not accepted unless 10+ years in teaching hospital.
• Epic charting proficiency.
• Vascular and oncology experience preferred.
• ACLS, NIHSS, OCN, PCCN certifications preferred.
• 1 professional reference required.
• Must reside >50 miles from facility; no local candidates accepted.

Responsibilities

• Resource Pool RN position on the Telemetry unit.
• Night shift, 3x12 or 4x12 hours (19:00-07:00).
• Patient ratios of 1:4-5.
• Floats to all areas except L&D/Women's, ED, and Special Procedures.
• Patient population includes high Medicare and geriatric patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Cares for patients with DM, COPD, cardiovascular disease, hepatic disease, oncology, sepsis protocol, and alcohol withdrawal protocol.
• Vascular experience preferred.
• Strong MS/Tele skills required.
• Required to manage cardiac drips and central lines.
• Every other weekend coverage required.
• May be called off or placed on call once per pay period with a 60-minute callback requirement if on call.
• Uses Epic for charting.
• Navy or white scrubs required.
• Provide telemetry-level cardiac monitoring and care, including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias.
• Administer and titrate cardiac drips as part of patient care.
• Perform central line and peripheral line care/management.
• Deliver respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP management, high flow nasal cannula, and ABG interpretation.
• Manage isolation precautions and PPE protocols.
• Flu vaccine required, exemptions considered on case-by-case basis.
• Float within skill set to other hospital units as needed.
• RTO should not exceed 7 days and must be submitted with initial profile; no RTO within first two weeks.
• Travelers must work every other holiday, with preference for coverage on 2 of 3 major holidays.
• Only one contract extension allowed; time off equal to combined original and extension length before returning as traveler.
• Former employees of facility must have been separated for 2+ years to return as traveler.
• Must reside more than 50 miles from facility; no local candidates accepted.
• Block scheduling is rarely granted.
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position.

Skills

Telemetry experience

Epic charting

Cardiac drips

Vascular experience

Oncology experience

Night shift nursing

Travel nursing experience

English proficiency

Tools

Epic

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a Telemetry RN for a night shift resource pool role requiring 2+ years of strong tele experience and successful prior travel assignments.

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required on hand at time of consideration
• Current BLS certification required
• IV Start and Telemetry skills required
• 2+ years of strong telemetry experience required; ICU-only experience not accepted
• Successful prior travel experience required with 0-1 prior cancellations; first-time travelers not accepted unless candidate has 10+ years of experience in a teaching hospital with residents
• Experience in a teaching hospital with residents highly preferred
• Proficiency in Epic charting required
• Experience with cardiac drips required, specifying familiarity with Amiodarone, Cardizem, Dopamine, Dobutamine, and Nitro (3 of 5 required)
• ACLS, NIHSS, OCN, and PCCN certifications preferred
• Vascular and oncology experience preferred
• 1 professional reference required

Responsibilities

• Resource Pool RN position on the Telemetry unit
• Night shift, 3x12 or 4x12 hours (19:00-07:00)
• Patient ratios of 1:4-5
• Floats to all areas except L&D/Women's, ED, and Special Procedures
• Patient population includes high Medicare and geriatric patients with multiple comorbidities
• Cares for patients with DM, COPD, cardiovascular disease, hepatic disease, oncology, sepsis protocol, and alcohol withdrawal protocol
• Vascular experience preferred
• Strong MS/Tele skills required
• Required to manage cardiac drips and central lines
• Every other weekend coverage required
• May be called off or placed on call once per pay period with a 60-minute callback requirement if on call
• Uses Epic for charting
• Navy or white scrubs required
• Provide telemetry-level cardiac monitoring and care, including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Administer and titrate cardiac drips as part of patient care
• Perform central line and peripheral line care/management
• Deliver respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP management, high flow nasal cannula, and ABG interpretation
• Manage isolation precautions and PPE protocols
• Flu vaccine required, with exemptions considered on a case-by-case basis
• Expected to float within skill set to other hospital units as needed
• RTO should not exceed 7 days and must be submitted with initial profile; no RTO allowed within first two weeks of assignment
• Travelers must work every other holiday, with preference for coverage on 2 of 3 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year's Eve)
• Only one contract extension allowed; time off equal to combined original and extension length required before returning as a traveler
• Former employees of the facility must have been separated for 2+ years to return as a travever
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; no local candidates accepted
• Candidates should be flexible with scheduling, as block scheduling is rarely granted
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position

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-780075

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