Travel RN - Telemetry - Stepdown

American Traveler, LLC.; Town of Minocqua (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 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 is seeking an experienced RN for a Stepdown/IMC position in Wisconsin. ICU or pediatric experience is preferred, with ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required.

The role includes 36 guaranteed hours per week, mixed shifts, and on-call rotation. Strong telemetry skills and experience with Cerner to Epic EMR transitions are expected.

Qualifications

• Active WI or compact RN license required.
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS and NIHSS.
• Minimum 2 years of recent relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Staff Acute care Stepdown/IMC unit (20-bed department).
• Nurse:patient ratios: IMC 1:4; MS 1:5 days / 1:6 nights; ICU 1:2.
• Treat a diverse adult population including cardiac, pulmonary, neuro and others.
• Occasionally stable pediatric patients in respiratory illness, postop etc.
• Titrate high-acuity IV drips (Heparin, insulin, amiodarone, etc.).
• Remote telemetry rhythm reading by techs; RN reads rhythm strips.

Skills

ACLS

BLS

NIHSS

Telemetry reading

Education

RN license - WI or compact

Tools

Cerner EMR

Epic EMR

Telemetry systems

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Stepdown/IMC position requiring ICU or PEDS experience and ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications.

Requirements

• Active WI or compact RN license required
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of recent relevant experience required
• ICU or PEDS experience preferred
• BSN not required for this position

Responsibilities

• Acute care Stepdown/IMC unit within a 20-bed department (MS/ICU/IMC)
• Nurse:patient ratios of 1:4 on IMC, with MS at 1:5 days/1:6 nights and ICU 1:2
• Diverse adult patient population including cardiac, pulmonary, neuro, GI, GU, ortho, sepsis, and outpatient infusion cases
• Occasional stable pediatric patients for respiratory illness, postop appy, or dehydration requiring IV hydration
• RNs required to titrate drips such as Heparin, insulin, amiodarone, cardizem, PCA fentanyl, Propofol, and Norepi
• Telemetry monitored remotely by techs in Weston, but RNs must be able to read rhythm strips
• Works with RT equipment including CPAP, BIPAP, Vapotherm, Servo U, and Hamilton ventilators, with RT support 24/7
• Charge Nurses take a patient assignment; House Supervisors do not
• CNA support available on most shifts
• Uses Cerner EMR, transitioning to Epic
• Straight night shift, 1900-0700, 12-hour shifts
• 36 guaranteed hours per week
• Every other weekend and every other holiday required
• On-call rotation during low census periods
• Floating required in-house to ED, UC, and PACU, and interfacility to Park Falls and Weston
• Provide direct nursing care to a diverse stepdown/IMC patient population including cardiac, pulmonary, neuro, GI, GU, and ortho cases
• Titrate and manage high-acuity IV drips as part of daily responsibilities
• Monitor and interpret telemetry rhythm strips despite remote monitoring by tele techs in Weston
• Collaborate with RT staff for ventilator and respiratory support management
• 1-day computer-based hospital orientation followed by 1-2 days of unit-specific orientation
• Navy scrubs required for RNs; Ceil Blue scrubs for CNAs
• Block scheduling offered when possible
• All clinicians must clock in and out at the facility
• Candidates who previously worked for the facility must have an end date at least 6 months prior to consideration
• Local candidates accepted within 80 miles of the facility, though travel pay rate is reduced for this radius
• First-time travelers may be considered for this position

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-754566

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