Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

American Traveler; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay & bonuses

Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Plan

Weekly payroll

Free CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Telemetry/Progressive Care Unit position requiring cardiac cath experience. Active RN license in PA or compact, BLS and AHA certifications are required.

Candidates should have at least 2 years of relevant experience and be willing to work all shifts. Responsibilities include caring for cardiac and geriatric patients on the Telemetry/PCU floor, monitoring post-op cardiac cath and pacer patients, and using EPIC EMR.

Qualifications

• Active RN license (PA or compact) required.
• BLS certification required.
• Cardiac cath experience required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience preferred.
• AHA certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to cardiac and geriatric patients on Telemetry/PCU.
• Monitor post-op cardiac cath and pacer patients.
• Use pacer and A-lines equipment.
• RN to patient ratio of 1:5 with NA support 10-12 days / 20-22 nights.
• EPIC EMR utilized.
• Must be willing and able to work all shift types including days, nights, and mid shifts.
• Weekend rotation every other weekend depending on unit staffing needs.
• No on-call requirements.
• Not normally floated, but may float to 1:1 assignments.
• Scrub color unrestricted; hoodies not permitted; nose stud piercings only.
• Provide nursing care while meeting travel-rate criteria (60+ miles).
• Candidates cannot have worked as permanent staff at LifePoint facilities in last 12 months.

Skills

RN license PA/compact

BLS

Cardiac cath experience

AHA certifications

Experience: 2+ years

EPIC EMR

Education

RN degree

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Telemetry/Progressive Care Unit position requiring cardiac cath experience and willingness to work all shift types.

Requirements

• Active RN license (PA or compact) required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of experience preferred
• Cardiac cath experience required
• Positive attitude and strong team fit valued
• Social Security number and date of birth required for consideration
• AHA certifications required

Responsibilities

• Level 1 Trauma tertiary care hospital setting on the Telemetry/PCU floor
• Cardiac geriatric patient population with diagnoses including CP, MI, open heart, Watchman, TAVR, post-op cardiac cath, and post-op pacer patients
• RN to patient ratio of 1:5, with NA support ratios of 10-12 during days and 20-22 during nights
• Uses pacer and A-lines equipment
• EPIC EMR utilized
• Must be willing and able to work all shift types including days, nights, and mid shifts
• Weekend rotation every other weekend depending on unit staffing needs
• No on-call requirements
• Not normally floated, but may float to 1:1 assignments depending on unit needs
• Provide nursing care to cardiac and geriatric patients including monitoring post-op cardiac cath and pacer patients
• Complete and clear screenings required prior to startPennsylvania fingerprint clearances required, including Child Abuse History Clearance, Department of Human Services Fingerprinting, FBI Department of Aging Fingerprinting, and PATCH State Police Clearance
• Weekly orientation held on Mondays
• Scrub color is unrestricted, though hoodies are not permitted and only nose stud piercings are allowed
• Candidates must live 60 miles or greater from the facility to qualify for travel rate
• Candidates cannot have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months
• Candidates cannot be employed elsewhere full time
• Priority given to candidates with no requested time off

Benefits

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