Travel RN - Telemetry - Direct Observation Unit

American Traveler; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 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

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. is seeking a Registered Nurse for an Observation Unit inside the Emergency Department. Requires 2 years of nursing experience and an SC or compact RN license.

Night shifts are 3x12 hours (18:45-7:15) with every-other-weekend work; BLS is required, NIHSS preferred. Travel-friendly, Epic EMR experience, and ability to handle cardiac/neuro/psychiatric cases. The role supports direct patient care in a fast-paced ED OBS unit, with 1:5 patient ratio and duties including

Qualifications

• Active SC or compact RN license required; pending license accepted but must be obtained prior to start
• Current BLS certification required; NIHSS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience; preferably in an observation unit inside the ER
• Experience with cardiac telemetry, ER holding, and neurological/psychiatric patient populations
• Skilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, port access/management, and blood product administration
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and Rapid Response/Code teams
• Experience with heparin protocols and titration of cardiac and insulin drips
• Experience with isolation precautions/PPE, oxygen administration, and pre/post cardiac catheterization care including TR Band use
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Observation Unit located within the Emergency Department (1 South, OBS Unit)
• Patient ratio of 1:5
• Night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 18:45-7:15)
• Every other weekend required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Provide direct patient care within a fast-paced observation unit setting inside the Emergency Department
• Monitor and manage patients with cardiac, neurological, and psychiatric conditions
• Respond to cardiac emergencies and participate in rapid response/code team activations
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate with no radius restriction
• Previous staff RNs at this facility are not eligible to return as travelers
• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted at the time of application

Skills

RN license SC/compact

BLS certification

2 years nursing experience

Telemetry/Cardiac monitoring

IV therapy

Phlebotomy

Port access / PICC

Blood products administration

Dysrhythmia interpretation

Rapid Response/Code team

Isolation precautions/PPE

Oxygen administration

Epic EMR

Charge nurse experience

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for an Observation Unit position within the ED, requiring 2 years of experience and a SC or compact RN license.

Requirements

• Active SC or compact RN license required; pending license accepted but must be obtained prior to start
• Current BLS certification required; NIHSS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required, preferably in an observation unit inside the ER
• Experience with cardiac telemetry, ER holding, and neurological/psychiatric patient populations
• Skilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, port access/management, blood product administration, and PICC line management
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and use of Rapid Response/Code teams
• Experience with heparin protocols and titration of cardiac and insulin drips
• Experience with isolation precautions/PPE, oxygen administration, and pre/post cardiac catheterization care including TR Band use
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Observation Unit located within the Emergency Department (1 South, OBS Unit)
• Patient ratio of 1:5
• Night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 18:45-7:15)
• Every other weekend required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Provide direct patient care within a fast-paced observation unit setting inside the Emergency Department
• Monitor and manage patients with cardiac, neurological, and psychiatric conditions
• Respond to cardiac emergencies and participate in rapid response/code team activations
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate with no radius restriction
• Previous staff RNs at this facility are not eligible to return as travelers
• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted at the time of application

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs