Travel RN - Telemetry - Stepdown

American Traveler; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Day 1 Benefits

401(k) Plan

Housing Allowance

Travel Reimbursement

Licensure Reimbursement

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a busy Neuro Stepdown/Telemetry unit in Wisconsin, requiring NIHSS certification and stepdown/telemetry experience.

Responsibilities include stroke/neuro/trauma care in a Level II trauma facility, 1:4 patient load, and rotating 3x12 shifts with weekend commitments. Must be licensed in WI/compact, with BLS/ACLS/NIHSS certifications and travel experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Active WI or Compact RN license required.
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS.
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience required.
• Required experience in Telemetry and Neuro Stepdown/PCU/DOU/IMC settings.
• Level II Trauma experience required.

Responsibilities

• Work in a busy stroke/neuro/trauma stepdown unit at a Level II trauma facility.
• Patient population includes stroke, neurosurgery, trauma, and general med/surg cases at an IMC/stepdown level of care.
• Special procedures include lumbar drains, NIHSS assessments, and stroke education.
• Typical patient assignment is 1:4, though ratios may be higher when additional resources are available.
• Rotating 3x12 shifts, mostly days with occasional nights as needed.
• Every other weekend required.
• Epic charting system used.
• Care for patients with strokes, aneurysms, craniotomies, intracranial bleeds, TBI, and spinal cord injuries.
• Provide post-TPA care and pre/post neurosurgical monitoring.
• Navy blue scrubs required.
• Must be clean-shaven to ensure proper mask seal for respirator fit testing; no exceptions or exemptions permitted.
• No first-time travelers accepted.
• Candidates must live more than 70 miles from the facility to be considered.
• Clinicians cannot work past 1 year as a traveler and must take a 6-month break before returning

Skills

NIHSS certification

Telemetry Nursing

Neuro Stepdown

Trauma Care

Communication

Education

RN License (WI/Compact)

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

NIHSS Certification

Tools

Epic

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a busy Neuro Stepdown/Telemetry unit requiring NIHSS certification and prior stepdown or telemetry experience.

Requirements

• Active WI or Compact RN license required


• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS


• Minimum 1 year of recent experience required


• Required experience in Telemetry and Neuro Stepdown/PCU/DOU/IMC settings


• Level II Trauma experience required


• Prior travel assignment experience preferred


• Charge experience preferred


• Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Work in a busy stroke/neuro/trauma stepdown unit at a Level II trauma facility


• Patient population includes stroke, neurosurgery, trauma, and general med/surg cases at an IMC/stepdown level of care


• Special procedures include lumbar drains, NIHSS assessments, and stroke education


• Typical patient assignment is 1:4, though ratios may be higher when additional resources are available


• Rotating 3x12 shifts, mostly days with occasional nights as needed


• Every other weekend required


• Epic charting system used


• Care for patients with strokes, aneurysms, craniotomies, intracranial bleeds, TBI, and spinal cord injuries


• Provide post-TPA care and pre/post neurosurgical monitoring


• Navy blue scrubs required


• Must be clean-shaven to ensure proper mask seal for respirator fit testing; no exceptions or exemptions permitted


• No first-time travelers accepted


• Candidates must live more than 70 miles from the facility to be considered


• Clinicians cannot work past 1 year as a traveler and must take a 6-month break before returning

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