Travel RN - Telemetry - Stepdown

Travel RN - Telemetry - Stepdown

American Traveler

Springfield, Missouri, United States

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Days

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 1

$2,790.04/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an ED position at a Level 1 trauma, stroke, and burn center requiring at least 1 year of Tele, Stepdown, or ED experience.

Details

• Emergency Department setting within a 68-bed unit
• Level 1 trauma, stroke, and burn center with high patient volume (200+ patients/day preferred)
• Patient ratios typically 4:1, subject to change during surge conditions
• Day shift schedule, 07:00-19:30
• Weekend hours required as needed by facility
• No on-call requirements
• No floating requirements
• Uses EPIC EMR

Requirements

• Active RN license eligible for Missouri licensure or currently licensed in Missouri
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification from AHA required
• TNCC and NIHSS certification required (may start without NIHSS if obtained prior to start)
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience in Tele, Stepdown, or ED (Level 3, Level 4, or critical access)
• Trauma or high-acuity experience preferred
• Black scrub color required; jeans and unprofessional attire not accepted

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for all age groups
• Coordinate patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize care and comfort
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality in accordance with facility standards
• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required for all travelers from November 1 to April 1; declinations not accepted
• RTO must be made up during the assignment and cannot be requested during the first week
• Only 1 holiday RTO request allowed per assignment
• Physical demands include standing, walking, pushing/pulling patients, and lifting up to 50 lbs
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are considered local and subject to a reduced bill rate
• Local candidates limited to 3 consecutive 13-week contracts before requiring a 1-year break or transfer to a facility outside the radius