Travel RN - Telemetry

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiac Telemetry Stepdown/Intermediate Care position at a Level I Trauma Center, working night shifts on a 13-week contract.

Job Details

• 28-bed cardiac telemetry unit within a Level I Trauma Center,
• Stepdown/Intermediate Care unit focusing on all cardiac needs, including post-op care,
• Serves patients of all ages,
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4-6,
• Unit is supported by PCTs, a healthcare unit coordinator, monitor techs, and virtual sitter monitoring,
• Night shift: 18:30-07:00,
• Up to 6 weekend shifts and holiday coverage required as needed,
• 13-week contract,

Job Requirements

• Active RN license (Oklahoma or Compact) currently in hand,
• BLS certification required - must be AHA-issued,
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required,
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required,
• Must possess a US Social Security Number and provide a US home address,

Additional Information

• Implements and monitors patient care plans, communicates patient condition as appropriate, and carries out physician and nursing orders,
• Serves as primary coordinator across disciplines to ensure well-coordinated patient care,
• Assesses and coordinates patient discharge planning needs with the healthcare team,
• Must demonstrate critical thinking skills and decisive judgment with the ability to work with minimal supervision in a high-stress environment,
• Standard precautions and appropriate PPE must be followed at all times,
• A copy of your Driver's License, 2 professional references, skills checklist, and copies of certifications and license verification (Nursys) are required for consideration,
• Local candidates are welcome to apply; a radius rule applies and may affect pay rate eligibility depending on distance from the facility,
• COVID vaccination is not required for this position