Travel RN - Telemetry - Direct Observation Unit

American Traveler; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay & Bonuses

Insurance: Medical, Dental & Vision (1

401(k) Plan

Weekly payroll

Free online CEUs

Housing allowance

Travel & licensure reimbursements

Non-taxed per diem & subsidy

Traveler discounts

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Telemetry/Direct Observation Med-Surg unit in Morgantown, WV. The role requires strong drip titration skills and the ability to read telemetry strips.

Open to travel nurses with relevant Licensure and certifications, with 12-hour night shifts and EOW rotations. The candidate must hold an active WV or compact RN license, BLS and ACLS, and have at least two years of RN experience.

Qualifications

• Active WV license or compact RN license is required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications are required.
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience.
• Must be able to titrate drips and manage Heparin gtts.
• Must be able to read and interpret telemetry strips.

Responsibilities

• Med-Surg telemetry unit with 31 beds across stepdown and floor sections.
• Patient population includes Med-Surg, Cardiac, IDDM, COPD, Trauma, Ortho, ENT, Urology and pain management cases.
• Patient ratios of 1:5-6 on the floor; high frequency of patient turning (10-12 turns/day).
• Read and interpret telemetry strips; manage drips and Heparin gtts on the floor.
• Telemetry monitoring with in-house tele techs; charge nurse on each shift with house supervisor 24/7.

Skills

Active WV license or compact license

BLS & ACLS certifications

Telemetry strip interpretation

Drip titration & Heparin gtts

Minimum 2 years RN experience

Education

Active RN license

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Telemetry/Direct Observation Med-Surg unit requiring strong drip titration skills and the ability to read telemetry strips.

Requirements

• Active WV or compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Must be able to titrate drips and manage Heparin gtts
• Must be able to read and interpret telemetry strips
• Driver's license address must be outside 50 miles from the facility

Responsibilities

• Acute care Med-Surg unit (OBS 6N/6C) with 31 beds across stepdown and floor sections
• Patient population includes MedSurg, Cardiac, IDDM, COPD, Trauma, Ortho, ENT, Urology, and pain management cases
• Patient ratios of 1:5-6 on the floor
• High frequency of patient turning, averaging 10-12 turns per day
• Must be able to titrate drips in stepdown and manage Heparin gtts on the floor
• Unit has telemetry monitoring with dedicated tele techs; RNs must read and interpret strips
• Charge Nurse present on each shift with House Supervisor in-house 24/7
• Nurse aide support of 3-4 staff for 31 patients
• Respiratory Therapy in-house 24/7; no ventilators on this unit
• 12-hour night shifts (7p-7:30a)
• Every other weekend (EOW) requirement
• Uses EPIC EMR system
• Provide direct patient care in a busy telemetry/Med-Surg environment with frequent patient turning
• Travelers may be expected to work holidays as needed
• Royal blue scrub color required
• Previous perm employees must have a 2-year break before reapplying
• Previous travelers who completed a full year must take a 2-year break before returning
• 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-781007

Open Positions: 2