Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

Job Details

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position requiring SC or compact RN license and EPIC EMR experience.

Work in the Med/Surg Telemetry (MS/Tele) unit of a hospital setting
Patient population includes orthopedic and bariatric cases requiring telemetry monitoring
Patient ratio of 1:5-6
Uses Pyxis medication dispensing system and EPIC EMR
Day shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
Floating required to similar units or nearby hospitals as needed based on census

Active SC or compact RN license required
Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
Minimum 2 years of recent experience in the specialty required
First-time travelers must have 3 years of experience within the specialty
Minimum 1 year of recent EPIC EMR experience required
Skilled in IV therapy/phlebotomy, blood product administration, central and peripheral line care/management
Proficient in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and emergency response
Experience with isolation precautions/PPE and oxygen administration via nasal cannula
EKG testing skills required

Provide direct patient care for orthopedic and bariatric patients on telemetry monitoring
Perform cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and emergency response as needed
Administer IV therapy, blood products, and manage central/peripheral lines
Orientation occurs every Monday, with annual compliance training required
Pre-assignment testing and training modules must be completed within 48 hours of receiving login credentials
Travelers must reside more than 100 miles from any facility within the health system to be eligible for full travel pay rate
Candidates residing 90-99.9 miles away may be considered at a reduced bill rate
Night shift travelers for this specialty must reside 50+ miles from the contracted campus, with reduced rates for those 50-99.9 miles away