Travel RN - Telemetry - Stepdown

American Traveler, LLC.; Wheeling (WV); Sur place; USD 80 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

High pay

Bonuses

Insurance

401(k)

Weekly payroll

CEUs

Housing allowance

Travel reimbursements

Per Diem

Traveler discounts

Résumé du poste

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Intermediate Care/Stepdown Unit in Wheeling, WV. This travel position requires telemetry interpretation and vasoactive drip titration and offers 48-hour per week guaranteed hours.

You will work 12-hour day/night rotating shifts from 7a-7p with self-scheduling and 4 weekends per 4 weeks. Must have WV or Compact RN license, 2+ years of experience, BLS/ACLS/NIHSS, and reside within 50 miles.

Qualifications

• Active WV or Compact RN license required, with willingness to wait for licensure.
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required.
• BSN not required for this position.
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS.
• Must be able to titrate vasoactive drips and interpret telemetry strips independently.
• Unexpired driver's license copy required for consideration.

Responsabilités

• Work in a 30-bed Intermediate Care Unit (IMU) in an acute care hospital setting.
• Population includes chest pain, rule-out MI, CHF, arrhythmias, post-pacer, pre/post cardiac catheterization, and Tikosyn therapy patients.
• Nurse-to-patient ratios typically 1:4 to 1:6.
• Uses EPIC EMR and Sunrise charting system.
• Uses Nihon Kohden telemetry monitors; read/interpret strips independently.
• Titrate drips including Amiodarone, Cardizem, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Labetalol, Nitro, Heparin, and Lasix.

Connaissances

Telemetry interpretation

Vasoactive drip titration

Formation

RN license WV or Compact

BLS

ACLS

NIHSS

Outils

EPIC EMR

Sunrise charting

Nihon Kohden telemetry monitors

Description du poste

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Intermediate Care/Stepdown Unit position requiring telemetry strip interpretation and vasoactive drip titration skills.

Requirements

• Active WV or Compact RN license required, with willingness to wait for licensure
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• BSN not required for this position
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Must be able to titrate vasoactive drips and interpret telemetry strips independently
• Unexpired driver's license copy required for consideration

Responsibilities

• Work in a 30-bed Intermediate Care Unit (IMU) in an acute care hospital setting
• Patient population includes chest pain, rule-out MI, CHF, arrhythmias, post-pacer, pre/post cardiac catheterization, and Tikosyn therapy patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratios typically run 1:4 to 1:6
• Uses EPIC EMR and Sunrise charting system
• Uses Nihon Kohden telemetry monitors; RNs must read and interpret their own strips despite having Tele Techs
• Titrate drips including Amiodarone, Cardizem, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Labetalol, Nitro, Heparin, and occasionally Lasix
• Manage radial bands and groin checks post-catheterization but do not pull sheaths
• 12-hour day/night rotating shifts from 7a-7p, with self-scheduling allowed if unit needs are met
• Weekend requirement of 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule for both day and night rotations
• Straight day shifts not typically available; those scheduling days must also work a minimum of 3 night shifts per 4-week schedule
• Floating required into Tele or MedSurg units with ratios up to 1:6 or occasionally 1:7
• 48-hour per week guaranteed hours
• 24/7 in-house support from Hospitalist, Intensivist, IV team, PICC/Midline team, Respiratory Therapy, and Pharmacy
• IV team handles all IV starts; RT manages all respiratory equipment including vents
• Floor-specific orientation includes 4 hours with HR followed by 1.5 days with a preceptor on the unit
• Charge nurses take a full patient assignment on both day and night shifts
• Unit also staffed by a Clinical Assistant and 2-3 CNAs with ratios of 1:10-12
• Holiday coverage is typically minimal as holidays are usually covered by permanent staff, but flexibility is expected
• Required scrub color is navy blue top and bottom with navy scrub jackets; no hoodies allowed
• Staff are allowed 4 requested days off per month through self-scheduling
• Must reside within a 50-mile radius of the facility; local candidates are not accepted
• Travelers who previously worked at any WVU Medicine location must have taken a 2-year break before reapplying
• Travelers are limited to one year of cumulative work within the WVU system before requiring a 2-year break
• All candidates interview directly with the unit manager

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-769534