Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

American Traveler, LLC.; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; 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 experienced RN for a Progressive Care/Neuro-Telemetry Unit in High Point, NC. NIHSS certification and at least 1 year of IMC experience are required. The role includes a 12-hour night shift (1900-0700) with every other weekend, travel eligibility, and comprehensive orientation.

Applicants must hold an NC or compact RN license, BLS/ACLS/NIHSS, and EPIC EMR experience. References and sensitive details are required for consideration.

Qualifications

• Active RN license (NC or compact) required.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required.
• Minimum 1 year of recent core experience in progressive care/IMC or neuro-telemetry setting.
• EPIC EMR experience required.
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN.

Responsibilities

• Work in a 351-bed teaching hospital with Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center designations.
• Care for stroke, heart failure, TIA, sepsis, syncope, AKI, chest pain, and other intermediate-level diagnoses.
• Patient ratios of RN 1:4, LPN 1:4, and CNA 1:9-12.
• Manage hemodynamic drips including Cardizem, Heparin, Insulin, Neo, Nitro, and Amio, titrating down to off.
• Monitor and analyze telemetry rhythms with cardiac surveillance back-up support.
• Familiarity with heated hi-flow therapy and TR bands (clean cath).
• Supported by 24/7 RT, hospitalist, and intensivist coverage, plus charge nurse, phlebotomy, and telemetry tech support.
• Uses Encompass/EPIC EMR, Philips MX-40 monitors, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Baxter IV pumps (transitioning to Alaris).
• 12-hour night shift schedule (1900-0700) with every other weekend rotation.
• No on-call or call-back requirements.
• Floating required to sister unit (CTU) with the same patient ratios.
• Provide general intermediate-level nursing care with a focus on neurological assessment and escalation of changes.

Skills

NIHSS certification

BLS

ACLS

Education

RN license (NC or compact)

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care/Neuro-Telemetry Unit position requiring NIHSS certification and at least 1 year of recent IMC experience.

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or compact) required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of recent core experience in a progressive care/IMC or neuro-telemetry setting
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration

Responsibilities

• Work in a 351-bed teaching hospital with Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center designations
• Designated IMC stroke unit with 36 beds and an average daily census of 35
• Care for stroke, heart failure, TIA, sepsis, syncope, AKI, chest pain, and other intermediate-level diagnoses
• Patient ratios of RN 1:4, LPN 1:4, and CNA 1:9-12
• Manage hemodynamic drips including Cardizem, Heparin, Insulin, Neo, Nitro, and Amio, titrating down to off
• Monitor and analyze telemetry rhythms with cardiac surveillance back-up support
• Familiarity with heated hi-flow therapy and TR bands (clean cath)
• Supported by 24/7 RT, hospitalist, and intensivist coverage, plus charge nurse, phlebotomy, and telemetry tech support
• Uses Encompass/EPIC EMR, Philips MX-40 monitors, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Baxter IV pumps (transitioning to Alaris)
• 12-hour night shift schedule (1900-0700) with every other weekend rotation
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• Floating required to sister unit (CTU) with the same patient ratios
• Provide general intermediate-level nursing care with a focus on neurological assessment and escalation of changes
• Facility holds no trauma designation but maintains teaching hospital status
• Complete facility-level New Employee Orientation (NEO) plus 2 days of department-specific orientation
• Travelers required to work 75% of holidays
• Scrub color is royal blue and free parking is provided
• Unit culture described as strong with good leadership and team work ethic
• Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible for the travel position
• Returning employees must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year after a permanent position
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this role

Benefits

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