Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

American Traveler, LLC.; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; 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 is seeking an RN for a PCU/Telemetry position in Georgia requiring at least 1 year of RN experience and GA or Compact RN licensure. The role includes a Neuro/Stroke PCU, 36-bed unit with 1:4 patient ratio, and continuous telemetry monitoring.

Responsibilities include titrating cardiac drips, using Epic/Pyxis, and providing care for neurological, cardiac, and respiratory patients. Day shift, no call, and travel-friendly policies apply.

Qualifications

• Active RN license (GA or Compact) required at time of consideration
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Community hospital experience preferred
• Skills required in respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP management, chest tube care, high flow nasal cannula, and tracheostomy care
• IV therapy and phlebotomy skills including central line, peripheral line, and PICC line management
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and insulin drip titration
• Experience with isolation precautions and PPE

Responsibilities

• Neuro/Stroke PCU unit caring for adolescent to geriatric patients
• Mixed patient population including respiratory, cardiac, and mixed medical cases requiring continuous telemetry monitoring
• Titrating cardiac drips required
• 1:4 patient ratio on a 36-bed unit with an average daily census of 30
• Uses Epic, Pyxis, and SBAR systems
• Day shift, 3x12 hours, 7:00am-7:30pm
• No block scheduling and shift is firm with no alternate schedule requests
• Every other weekend required unless otherwise specified
• Floating required within facility and scope of practice as needed
• No call requirements
• Provide care for neurological, cardiac, and respiratory patients including CVA, pre/post neurosurgery, and traumatic brain injury cases
• Perform own vital sign checks and blood glucose checks
• Utilize rapid response and code teams as needed
• Manage feeding tubes and heparin protocols
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Maximum 7 days of RTO per contract, finalized at time of consideration
• No RTO permitted during orientation week
• Holiday coverage required based on number of major holidays occurring during the assignment (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year's Eve/Day)
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Prior permanent or PRN staff must be away from all facilities within the health system for one full year before returning as a traveler
• Returning travelers who were cancelled or not approved to return must complete one assignment outside the health system before reapplying

Skills

RN licensure GA/Compact

BLS

ACLS

NIHSS

Epic charting

Telemetry monitoring

IV therapy

PICC line management

Dysrhythmia interpretation

Insulin drip titration

PPE/Isolation precautions

BiPAP/CPAP management

1 year RN experience

Chest tube care

Tracheostomy care

Tools

Epic

Pyxis

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a PCU/Telemetry position requiring at least 1 year of experience and GA or compact RN licensure.

Requirements

• Active RN license (GA or Compact) required at time of consideration
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Community hospital experience preferred
• Skills required in respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP management, chest tube care, high flow nasal cannula, and tracheostomy care
• IV therapy and phlebotomy skills including central line, peripheral line, and PICC line management
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and insulin drip titration
• Experience with isolation precautions and PPE

Responsibilities

• Neuro/Stroke PCU unit caring for adolescent to geriatric patients
• Mixed patient population including respiratory, cardiac, and mixed medical cases requiring continuous telemetry monitoring
• Titrating cardiac drips required
• 1:4 patient ratio on a 36-bed unit with an average daily census of 30
• Uses Epic, Pyxis, and SBAR systems
• Day shift, 3x12 hours, 7:00am-7:30pm
• No block scheduling and shift is firm with no alternate schedule requests
• Every other weekend required unless otherwise specified
• Floating required within facility and scope of practice as needed
• No call requirements
• Provide care for neurological, cardiac, and respiratory patients including CVA, pre/post neurosurgery, and traumatic brain injury cases
• Perform own vital sign checks and blood glucose checks
• Utilize rapid response and code teams as needed
• Manage feeding tubes and heparin protocols
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Maximum 7 days of RTO per contract, finalized at time of consideration
• No RTO permitted during orientation week
• Holiday coverage required based on number of major holidays occurring during the assignment (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year's Eve/Day)
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Prior permanent or PRN staff must be away from all facilities within the health system for one full year before returning as a traveler
• Returning travelers who were cancelled or not approved to return must complete one assignment outside the health system before reapplying

Benefits

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

Job ID: P-772706

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