Travel RN - Telemetry - Direct Observation Unit

American Traveler, LLC.; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Housing allowance

Travel and licensure reimbursements

Weekly payroll deposit

Free CEUs

Non-taxed per diem

Traveler rewards

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Nurse for an Observation Unit within the Emergency Department in Worcester, MA. Requires 2 years of telemetry experience and an active MA RN license. BLS is required; ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities include float coverage, patient care for overflow/surge, and use of Epic charting. Evening shift is 4x12 hours (15:00-03:30), with 48 hours per week over 13 weeks and alternating weekends/holidays.

Qualifications

• Active MA RN license required
• 2 years of telemetry experience required
• BLS required, ACLS preferred
• Skills: respiratory care, cardiac monitoring, emergency response, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, IV therapy and phlebotomy
• Preferred: chest tube management, PCA experience, Trauma Level I experience
• Two professional references required, at least one from Nurse Manager or higher

Responsibilities

• ER Surge/Overflow unit in the ED
• Care for overflow and surge patients
• Evening shift: 4x12 hours, 15:00-03:30, 48 hours/week for 13 weeks
• Every other weekend/every other holiday
• Floating to different areas within ED for overflow/surge care
• Use Epic charting system
• Provide nursing care to overflow/surge patients in a busy ED
• Pass two exams at orientation (medication and telemetry) with one attempt each; failure cancels contract

Skills

Telemetry experience

Active MA RN license

BLS

ACLS preferred

IV therapy

Medication administration

Dysrhythmia interpretation

Phlebotomy

ECG interpretation

Tools

Epic charting system

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for an Observation Unit position requiring 2 years of telemetry experience and an active MA RN license.

Requirements

• Active MA RN license required
• 2 years of telemetry experience required
• BLS required, ACLS preferred
• Skills required: respiratory care, cardiac monitoring and emergency response, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, medication administration, IV therapy and phlebotomy, starting and maintaining IVs
• Preferred: chest tube management (Emerson/PleurEvac), PCA experience, Trauma Level I experience
• 2 professional references required, one from a Nurse Manager or higher

Responsibilities

• ER Surge/Overflow unit stationed within the Emergency Department
• Cares for overflow and surge patients
• Evening shift, 4x12 hours, 15:00-03:30, 48 hours per week over 13 weeks
• Every other weekend/every other holiday required
• Floating required to different areas within the ED to care for overflow/surge patients
• Uses Epic charting system
• Provide nursing care to overflow and surge patients within a busy Emergency Department setting
• Must pass two pass/fail exams at orientation: a medication exam and a telemetry exam, each with only one attempt allowed; failure results in immediate contract cancellation
• Study materials provided during compliance process and facility-directed interviews to help prepare for exams
• RTO not approved for 12/24, 12/25, or 12/31 due to unit staffing needs
• Facility allows 1 of the 3 major upcoming holidays for RTO
• Must be able to work all 7 days due to union facility scheduling rules with no special scheduling accommodations
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted within a 75-mile radius at the same bill rate
• Returning staff must have a 12-month separation from the health system

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-772808

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