Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

Job Details

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position requiring 18 months of Med/Tele experience and a NC or compact RN license.

Med/Surg Tele unit within a 241-licensed-bed, Level 3 Trauma teaching hospital with a Certified Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center
24-bed unit with an average daily census of 24 patients
Patient population includes cardiac, respiratory, and neuro diagnoses in a fast-paced observation setting
RN to patient ratio of 1:5-6 on days and nights, with possible surge ratios up to 1:7-8
CNA to patient ratio of 1:12
12-hour night shift schedule, 36 hours per week, shift begins at 6:45pm
Every other weekend rotation required
Possible low census call-back, up to 3am for nights and 3pm for days
Floating required within Region 3 (Cleveland, Kings Mtn, Lincoln, Central Division including CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH) as needed within scope of practice
Uses Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Massimo monitors in all rooms
Support team includes CNAs, charge nurse, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, 24/7 respiratory therapy, hospitalist coverage, 24/7 intensivist, and remote telemetry monitoring with tele tech

Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
Minimum 18 months of Med/Surg Tele RN experience required
At least 6 months of Epic EMR experience required
Skilled in cardiac rhythm interpretation and administration of non-titrating cardiac drips (Cardizem/Amiodarone)
General med/surg skillset required, including care of patients with tubes/drains, IV starts, blood product administration, and wound care/dressing changes
Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
Minimum of 1 professional reference dated within the past year, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Provide comprehensive nursing care to a diverse patient population with cardiac, respiratory, and neurological conditions
Collaborate with a strong multidisciplinary support team including charge nurses, respiratory therapists, intensivists, and hospitalists
Orientation includes facility-wide NEO and 2 days of departmental orientation
Expected to work 75% of holidays
Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays; unmet contracted hours must be added to the end of the assignment
Navy scrub color required
Free parking available onsite
Unit culture is described as positive and supportive
First-time travelers are welcome to apply
Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be considered
Previous employees who held a permanent position at this health system must have been separated for at least 1 year before being eligible for this assignment