Travel RN - Telemetry

Travel RN - TelemetryAmerican Traveler Billings, Montana, United StatesPosition ID: P-776756Position status: OpenAssignment type: travelShift: DaysLength (weeks): 13Openings: 1$2,095.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)DescriptionAmerican Traveler is seeking a Registered Nurse - Telemetry with 2+ years of MedSurg/Tele experience and MT or compact RN licensure for a 12-hour day shift assignment.DetailsNursing Resource unit with potential floating to Inpatient Medical, Inpatient Surgical, Cancer Care, Ortho/Neuro, Observation, Psych, or ED holdsCares for adult patients with medical, surgical, oncology, orthopedic, neuro, and observation diagnosesWill not be required to administer chemotherapy or care for specialized patients unless comfortablePatient ratios of 1:4-5 on days and 1:5-6 on nights, with possible primary care responsibilities if CNA staffing is shortShift schedule is 7A-7:30P on a 12-hour day rotation, 36 hours per weekWeekend rotation of 6 shifts within an 8-week scheduleNo on-call requirementsUses Cerner EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Philips monitorsSupport staff includes Charge RN, CNAs, Admit/Discharge RN, VA/PICC Team, Receptionist/HUC, Phlebotomy, RT, Hospitalist, Intensivist, PT/OT/SLP, and telemetry monitoring techsFloating required anywhere in the hospital within scope of practiceRequirementsActive MT or compact RN license requiredCurrent BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications requiredMinimum 2 years of MedSurg/Telemetry experience requiredSkills required include TR band use, blood product administration, stroke assessment, basic cardiac rhythm interpretation, wound care and dressing changes, wound vac/drain management, admits/discharges, IV starts, foley and NG tube starts/maintenance, central line blood draws/dressing changes, stable trach care, and CBIExperience with drips including Cardizem, amiodarone, and heparin requiredPCU level experience and PCA pump experience preferredAdditional InformationProvide direct patient care across a variety of medical, surgical, oncology, orthopedic, and neuro diagnosesOrientation includes facility NEO and 2-3 shifts of unit-specific orientationHoliday coverage required for 1 winter and 1 summer holidaySelf-scheduling process with staff signing up first, followed by travelers; block scheduling may be considered but is not guaranteedRTO requests must be approved through the managerScrubs must be any solid professional color without graphics, logos, or designsFree parking availableFirst-time travelers will be considered, though travel experience is preferred