Travel RN - Telemetry - Stepdown

American Traveler, LLC.; Uniontown (Fayette County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Non-taxed Per Diem

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. is seeking an experienced RN for a Stepdown/Tele Unit night shift. Pennsylvania licensure (compact or PA) plus ACLS, BLS, NIHSS required. Candidate must read telemetry, titrate drips, and handle vent support. This travel-friendly role offers 12-hour nights and comprehensive benefits.

Expectation includes 28-bed Stepdown unit work, telemetry monitoring, EMR transition from Cerner to EPIC, and weekend rotation. Housing and licensure support are provided where eligible.

Qualifications

• Active RN license (Compact or PA)
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years RN experience
• Must read and interpret telemetry strips

Responsibilities

• Work in the 3W Stepdown unit, a 28-bed private room acute care unit
• Patient ratios of 1:4-5, or 1:6 for MedSurg acuity patients
• Serves as the central telemetry monitoring station for the whole hospital
• EMR transitioning from Cerner to EPIC
• 12-hour night shifts, 7p-7:30a
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend, Friday/Saturday/Sunday nights
• Floating to the ICU as needed
• In-house 24/7 Hospitalist, Respiratory Therapy, and Pharmacy support
• Intensivist coverage in the ICU 7 days/week 7a-7p with on-call after hours
• Care for a heavy cardiac patient population including dysrhythmias, CVAs
• No IV team available; ICU charge nurses or Director assist with difficult IV sticks
• 2 shifts of floor-specific orientation with a preceptor
• Nurse Aide support during day and mid shifts; no CNA after 11p on nights
• Holiday coverage every other holiday as part of staff rotation
• Radius rule: live >50 miles from facility for travel rate

Skills

RN license (Compact or PA)

Telemetry interpretation

Drip titration

Ventilation support experience

Night shift endurance

Tools

Cerner/EPIC EMR transition

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Stepdown/Tele Unit night shift position requiring compact or PA RN license, ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications.

Requirements

• Active RN license (Compact or PA license required)
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Must be able to read and interpret telemetry strips
• Must be able to titrate drips including Cardizem, Nitro, Dopamine, Dobutamine, and Heparin
• Experience with vent support including Bipap, Cpap, and High Flow
• Unexpired copy of driver's license required for consideration

Responsibilities

• Work in the 3W Stepdown unit, a 28-bed private room acute care unit
• Patient ratios of 1:4-5, or 1:6 for MedSurg acuity patients
• Serves as the central telemetry monitoring station for the whole hospital
• EMR transitioning from Cerner to EPIC
• 12-hour night shifts, 7p-7:30a
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend, Friday/Saturday/Sunday nights
• Floating to the ICU as helping hands may be required
• In-house 24/7 Hospitalist, Respiratory Therapy, and Pharmacy support
• Intensivist coverage in the ICU 7 days/week from 7a-7p with on-call after hours
• Care for a heavy cardiac patient population including dysrhythmias, CVAs, and patients downgraded from the ICU
• No IV team available, but ICU charge nurses or Director can assist with difficult IV sticks
• 2 shifts of floor-specific orientation with a preceptor
• Nurse Aide support available during day and mid shifts, no CNA coverage after 11p on nights
• Holiday coverage required every other holiday as part of the staff rotation
• Scrub color required: Navy Blue, including jackets if worn
• Director is noted for strong communication with staff and allows block scheduling
• Radius rule: candidates must live more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for travel rate
• Travelers who previously worked at any WVU Medicine location must have taken a 2-year break before reapplying
• Travelers cannot work within the WVU system for longer than a year without taking a 2-year break
• 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