Travel RN - Telemetry - Stepdown

American Traveler, LLC.; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; 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 a Step Down/Telemetry assignment in Ohio. The role requiresEpic proficiency, OH or compact RN licensure, and strong telemetry skills.

Responsibilities include caring for cardiac, neuro, and CVA patients on a step-down unit with 1:4 ratios, night shifts, and 4x12 hour days. Travel-friendly contract options offered; local candidates must reside >50 miles away.

Qualifications

• Active OH RN license or compact license required.
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required; IV Start preferred.
• Minimum 1.5 years nursing experience, with Level 1 or 2 trauma experience preferred.
• Experience with stable chronic ventilators required.
• Epic charting experience required.
• Must pass an online EKG telemetry competency assessment prior to starting the assignment.
• Experience managing cardiac and vasoactive drips preferred (titration not required).
• IV therapy, central/peripheral line care, and PICC line management.
• Respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, and tracheostomy management preferred.
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred.
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Step down unit caring for cardiac telemetry, neuro stepdown, and CVA patient populations.
• Targeted patient ratios of 1:4, with possible increases up to 1:5-6.
• Night shift schedule, 4x12 hours, 19:00-7:30.
• 13- or 18-week contract options available.
• Required to work every other weekend and every other holiday.
• Floating may occur across main, south, and north campus locations within 15 miles.
• Travelers are typically first to float at facility discretion.
• Provide telemetry monitoring and stepdown-level nursing care for cardiac, neuro, and CVA patients.
• Participate in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and rapid response/code team activities.
• Perform wound care, isolation precautions, and PPE protocols as needed.
• Manage patients with renal, endocrine, and gastrointestinal conditions including insulin protocols and feeding tube care.
• Lab work and EKG/dysrhythmia exam must be completed within 72 hours of signing contract.
• Up to 24 hours of orientation modules are billable.
• Maximum of 14 days RTO allowed per contract, to be requested at time of submission.
• Local candidates are not accepted; must reside more than 50 miles from the facility.
• Any past PERM/PRN employee of the health system must wait 6 months before reapplying as a traveler, pending facility rehire approval.
• Travel experience is not required; first-time travelers may be considered.

Skills

RN license OH/Compact

BLS

ACLS

NIHSS

IV Start

1.5 years exp

Trauma Level I/II

Epic charting

EKG telemetry

Cardiac monitoring

Vasoactive drips management

IV therapy

PICC line care

BiPAP/CPAP

Chest tubes

Tracheostomy care

Charge nurse exp

Tools

Epic charting

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Step Down/Telemetry position requiring Epic proficiency and OH or compact RN licensure.

Requirements

• Active OH RN license or compact license required
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required; IV Start preferred
• Minimum 1.5 years of relevant nursing experience, with Level 1 or 2 trauma experience preferred
• Experience with stable chronic ventilators required
• Epic charting experience required
• Must pass an online EKG telemetry competency assessment prior to starting the assignment
• Experience managing cardiac and vasoactive drips preferred (titration not required)
• Skilled in IV therapy, central/peripheral line care, and PICC line management
• Experience with respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, and tracheostomy management preferred
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Step down unit caring for cardiac telemetry, neuro stepdown, and CVA patient populations
• Targeted patient ratios of 1:4, with possible increases up to 1:5-6
• Night shift schedule, 4x12 hours, 19:00-7:30
• 13- or 18-week contract options available
• Required to work every other weekend and every other holiday
• Floating may occur across main, south, and north campus locations within 15 miles
• Travelers are typically first to float at facility discretion
• Provide telemetry monitoring and stepdown-level nursing care for cardiac, neuro, and CVA patients
• Participate in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and rapid response/code team activities
• Perform wound care, isolation precautions, and PPE protocols as needed
• Manage patients with renal, endocrine, and gastrointestinal conditions including insulin protocols and feeding tube care
• Lab work and EKG/dysrhythmia exam must be completed within 72 hours of signing contract
• Up to 24 hours of orientation modules are billable
• Maximum of 14 days RTO allowed per contract, to be requested at time of submission
• Local candidates are not accepted; must reside more than 50 miles from the facility
• Any past PERM/PRN employee of the health system must wait 6 months before reapplying as a traveler, pending facility rehire approval
• Travel experience is not required; first-time travelers may be considered

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-767358

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