Travel RN - Telemetry - Intermediate Care

American Traveler, LLC.; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; 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, LLC. is seeking an experienced RN for an Intermediate Care/Stepdown unit in Bloomington, IL. The role requires telemetry proficiency, chest-tube management, and night shifts.

IL RN license, BLS/ACLS/NIHSS, and 2+ years of RN experience are required. Responsibilities include caring for COPD/CHF/diabetes and other conditions, managing Bipap/CPAP, tubes and lines, with an emphasis on patient safety.

Qualifications

• Active IL RN license required.
• BLS, ACLS and NIHSS certifications (AHA) required.
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience.
• Ability to read telemetry strips and manage chest tubes.
• EPIC EMR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients in the Intermediate Care/Stepdown unit (32 private beds).
• Manage COPD, CHF, diabetes, sepsis, renal issues, DKA, alcohol withdrawal, pneumonia and neuro/cardiac cases.
• Handle Bipap, CPAP, trachs, chest tubes, NG tubes, PICC lines and central lines.
• Maintain nurse-to-patient ratio of 3-4; use EPIC EMR and Pyxis for documentation/meds.
• Three 12-hour night shifts weekly with rotating weekends/holidays; travelers float first.

Skills

Telemetry reading

Chest tube management

EPIC EMR experience

BLS

ACLS

NIHSS

Pyxis usage

Tools

EPIC EMR

Pyxis

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Intermediate Care/Stepdown unit position requiring telemetry reading skills and chest tube comfort on night shifts.

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required (AHA)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Must be able to read telemetry strips and be comfortable managing chest tubes
• EPIC EMR experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Acute care Intermediate Care/Stepdown unit with 32 private beds
• Cares for patients with COPD, CHF, diabetes, sepsis, renal conditions, DKA, alcohol withdrawal, overdoses, pneumonia, respiratory conditions, and neuro/surgical/cardiac cases
• Manages Bipap, Cpap, trachs, chest tubes, NG tubes, PICC lines, and central lines, including ablation/cath lab and dialysis patients
• Nurse to patient ratio of 3-4 patients per nurse
• EPIC EMR and Pyxis medication dispensing system used
• Three 12-hour night shifts per week with rotating weekends and holidays
• Travelers are first to float, with ICU float eligibility for those with extensive ICU experience, otherwise to Gen Med floors
• Float assignment ratios adjust by unit (e.g. ICU 2 patients, Gen Med 5-6 patients)
• Provide direct patient care across a wide range of medical and stepdown conditions
• One day of orientation with the education team plus one day of floor orientation
• Scrubs required, any color permitted
• Holiday and weekend rotation required as part of scheduling
• COVID vaccination not required for this facility
• Local candidates welcome, with local rates available within 50 miles of the facility

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-782019

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