Travel RN - Telemetry - Stepdown

American Traveler; Terre Haute (IN); On-site; USD 92,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

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401k with match

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Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Stepdown/Acuity Adaptable Unit in an acute care hospital setting. The 18-bed AAU functions as a hybrid of Stepdown and ICU, with telemetry monitoring and a nurse-driven focus on cardiac, stroke, and respiratory cases.

RNs titrate drips and manage vents with RT support, while a rapid-response ICU-trained charge nurse guides care. Night shifts are 12-hour blocks with self-scheduling and a 3-4 shift weekend requirement over a 4-week period.

Qualifications

• Active RN license (IN state or compact)
• Minimum 3 years RN experience
• ICU/IMC/PCU stepdown experience accepted
• Telemetry experience required
• BLS and ACLS certifications

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on an AAU with ICU/stepdown levels of care
• Titrate drips and monitor telemetry rhythms
• Analyze rhythms at central monitoring station
• Collaborate with RT for vent management and high-flow devices
• Support charge nurse and rapid response when needed
• May float to med/surg or inpatient rehab within the hospital

Skills

Telemetry experience

ICU/IMC/PCU stepdown

Rhythm analysis

Education

RN license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

Phillips telemetry monitors

Job description

Assignment Overview

Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs

Hours: 36 hrs/wk

Start Date: ASAP

Length: 13 weeks

Openings: 4

Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from the time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Stepdown/Acuity Adaptable Unit position requiring telemetry skills and ICU or IMC/PCU background.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting on an Acuity Adaptable Unit (AAU) functioning as a Stepdown/ICU hybrid
• 18-bed unit with varying ratios: ICU level of care at 2:1 and IMC level of care at 3-4:1
• Cares for cardiac, stroke, respiratory failure, DKA, and sepsis patients
• RNs required to titrate drips
• Uses EPIC EMR
• Central monitoring station with Phillips telemetry monitors; RNs must be able to analyze rhythms
• RT-managed vent, CPAP, BiPap, and high flow equipment on unit with RN oral care and troubleshooting responsibilities
• Charge nurse is ICU trained and serves as rapid response nurse, typically supernumerary
• PCT support available, generally 1 per shift for vitals, I/Os, transfers, meals, and call lights
• Hospitalist in house 24/7 and RT assigned to the unit every shift
• Night shift, 12-hour shifts, self-scheduling with block scheduling accommodated
• Weekend requirement of 3-4 twelve-hour shifts within a 4-week period
• No call or standby requirement
• Potential to float to med/surg or inpatient rehab within the hospital

Requirements

• Active RN license (IN state or compact) currently in hand
• Current BLS and ACLS certification (AHA)
• Minimum 3 years of RN experience required
• ICU or IMC/PCU stepdown experience accepted
• Telemetry experience required
• BSN not required for this position

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care on an Acuity Adaptable Unit spanning ICU and stepdown levels of care
• Two shifts of unit-specific orientation provided
• Holiday coverage required for two summer holidays (Easter, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day) and two winter holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve/Day)
• Navy scrub color required
• Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be considered for travel rate; local rate available within 50-100 miles

Pay

Overview

$2,254/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$29,302

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$117,208

Weekly Breakdown

Weekly Wages

$1,008/wk

Regular Hours

$28.00 x 36 hours/wk = $1,008

Weekly Stipends

$1,246/wk

Lodging

$110.00 x 7 days = $770

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$2,254/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $2,029 - $2,254. The $2,254 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.

Job ID

P-752168

American Traveler Benefits

• Health
• Day 1
• Day 1
• 401k with match
• Opt In