Travel RN: Telemetry Stepdown/Med-Surg Nights

American Traveler, LLC.; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 68,000 - 86,000; 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, LLC. is seeking an experienced RN for a Stepdown/Med-Surg role on nights requiring telemetry strip-reading skills and at least 2 years of experience.

Unit 7 West features 32 beds (12 Stepdown, 20 Floor) in a Level 1 Trauma hospital with 1:3 Stepdown and 1:4-6 Floor ratios. RNs will read telemetry, administer drips, and document in EPIC EMR. Must hold WV or compact RN license, BLS, and be able to work 12-hour nights including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Active WV or compact RN license required.
• BLS certification required.
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience.
• Acute care hospital experience required.
• Ability to interpret telemetry strips required.
• Unexpired driver's license copy required for consideration.
• EPIC EMR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Acute care Stepdown and Med-Surg unit (7 West) within a Level 1 Trauma hospital.
• 32 total beds, 12 Stepdown and 20 Floor beds.
• Ratios of 1:3 on Stepdown and 1:4-6 on Floor.
• Typical Med-Surg patient population including chest pain, COPD, AMS, pneumonia, UTI, abdominal pain, and overflow cases from other services, including hospice patients transitioned to GIP Hospice.
• Drips administered on Stepdown including titratable and set-rate medications; Floor patients receive PCAs and heparin.
• Telemetry monitoring in place; RNs must be able to read strips in coordination with dedicated telemetry monitor techs.
• EPIC EMR used.
• 12-hour night shifts, 7p-7:30a.
• 2 weekends required per schedule.
• Holiday coverage required per perm staff holiday schedule.
• Floating required to any Floor or Stepdown unit.
• Provide direct patient care for Stepdown and Med-Surg patients, including telemetry monitoring and drip management.
• Unit is budgeted for a dedicated charge nurse and has House Supervisor support at all times.
• Nurse aide staffing runs with 4 aides when fully staffed for 32 beds.
• Royal blue scrubs required.
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 required, with medical or religious exemption requests subject to approval.
• Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius from the facility.
• Previous perm employees must have a 2-year break before reapplying.
• Previous travelers who worked a full year at this facility system must take a 2-year break before returning.
• Cumulative experience within the health system applies toward the 1-year traveler work limit.
• First-time travelers may be considered for this position.

Skills

BLS certification

RN with 2+ years

Acute care hospital experience

Telemetry strip reading

Education

Active WV or compact RN license

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

American Traveler, LLC. is seeking an experienced RN for a Stepdown/Med-Surg role on nights requiring telemetry strip-reading skills and at least 2 years of experience.

Unit 7 West features 32 beds (12 Stepdown, 20 Floor) in a Level 1 Trauma hospital with 1:3 Stepdown and 1:4-6 Floor ratios. RNs will read telemetry, administer drips, and document in EPIC EMR. Must hold WV or compact RN license, BLS, and be able to work 12-hour nights including weekends and holidays.