Travel RN - Telemetry - Intermediate Care

American Traveler, LLC.; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; 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 a Telemetry/Intermediate Care RN for a 13-week night assignment in Illinois. A current IL RN license and at least 1 year of stepdown experience are required, along with BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications.

The role includes 12-hour night shifts (7p-7:30a), a 1:3-4 nurse-to-patient ratio, and responsibilities ranging from titrating drips to interpreting telemetry. A robust benefits package and housing/reimbursement options are provided.

Qualifications

• Active IL RN license required
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications (AHA only)
• Experience with trach care, BiPAP, stroke care, and IV drip titration required
• Must be able to produce a negative drug screen for all panels

Responsibilities

• Acute care Intermediate Care/Stepdown unit with 23 beds
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:3-4
• Patient population includes stroke, cardiac, sepsis, and surgical diagnoses
• RNs titrate drips including heparin, nitro, cardizem, levo, cardene, and precedex
• RT equipment used on the unit includes CPAP, BiPAP, and high flow; RNs troubleshoot as needed
• Monitor techs observe rhythms and rates, but RNs are responsible for interpreting their own telemetry strips
• Charge nurse coverage 24/7, typically without a patient assignment
• CNAs utilized on the unit, typically covering 8-23 patients each
• 12-hour night shifts, 7p-730a
• Weekend rotation required based on unit needs
• Floating required throughout the facility, excluding ER and OB
• No call or standby requirements
• EPIC EMR used
• Provide stepdown-level nursing care to patients with stroke, cardiac, sepsis, and surgical conditions
• Collaborate with charge nurses, CNAs, and respiratory therapy staff
• Holiday coverage required on a rotating every-other-holiday basis
• Unit-specific orientation consists of 1-2 shifts
• Any color professional scrub accepted; scrubs not provided
• Local candidates accepted
• COVID vaccination not required for this facility

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Critical care nursing

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Active IL RN license

BLS

ACLS

NIHSS certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a Telemetry/Intermediate Care RN for a 13-week night-shift assignment requiring at least 1 year of stepdown experience and an active IL RN license.

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications (AHA only)
• Experience with trach care, BiPAP, stroke care, and IV drip titration required
• Must be able to produce a negative drug screen for all panels

Responsibilities

• Acute care Intermediate Care/Stepdown unit with 23 beds
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:3-4
• Patient population includes stroke, cardiac, sepsis, and surgical diagnoses
• RNs required to titrate drips including heparin, nitro, cardizem, levo, cardene, and precedex
• RT equipment used on the unit includes CPAP, BiPAP, and high flow; RNs troubleshoot as needed
• Monitor techs observe rhythms and rates, but RNs are responsible for interpreting their own telemetry strips
• Charge nurse coverage 24/7, typically without a patient assignment
• CNAs utilized on the unit, typically covering 8-23 patients each
• 12-hour night shifts, 7p-730a
• Weekend rotation required based on unit needs
• Floating required throughout the facility, excluding ER and OB
• No call or standby requirements
• EPIC EMR used
• Provide stepdown-level nursing care to patients with stroke, cardiac, sepsis, and surgical conditions
• Collaborate with charge nurses, CNAs, and respiratory therapy staff
• Holiday coverage required on a rotating every-other-holiday basis
• Unit-specific orientation consists of 1-2 shifts
• Any color professional scrub accepted; scrubs not provided
• Local candidates accepted
• COVID vaccination not required for this 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-781634

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