Travel RN - Cardiac Telemetry

Job Details

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiac Stepdown position requiring 2 years of experience and telemetry/IV start skills.

Acute care hospital setting on the Stepdown Cardiac unit
Patient ratio of 1:5
Night shift, 3x12 hours, 7p-7a
Rotating weekends required
Holiday coverage required as needed
No on-call requirements
May be required to float between Downtown and Northeast campuses based on census and staffing needs, adjusting to the ratio of the floated unit
Uses Epic EMR
Block scheduling may be accommodated with manager approval based on unit needs

Active SC or Multi-State/Compact RN license required; pending licenses not accepted
AHA BLS and ACLS certifications required
Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
Telemetry and IV start skills required
Skilled in cardiac monitoring and emergency response
Skilled in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
Experience starting and maintaining IVs
Driver's license and SSN required for consideration

Provide direct patient care in a cardiac stepdown/PCU/IMC setting including cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia management
First-time travelers will be considered but candidates with previous travel experience are preferred
Royal blue scrub color required
Candidates must reside outside a 60-mile radius of the facility to be prioritized; local candidates considered on a case-by-case basis
Previous MUSC perm or PRN staff must be separated from the system for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
During hurricane season (June through November, with peak activity in August and September), all staff including travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams
Parking available near facility; downtown lots require a free parking pass distributed at badge pickup