Travel RN - Telemetry

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Telemetry/2 South unit position in Thornton, CO, requiring at least 1 year of acute care telemetry experience and active BLS and ACLS certifications. Requirements Active CO or compact RN license required Current BLS and ACLS certifications required (AHA or ARC accepted; certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start) Minimum 1 year of recent acute care telemetry RN experience required At least 2 years of total clinical experience required for this HCA facility NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required for all Tele RNs SSN (US only, no Canadian) and DOB required for consideration One professional reference required No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months Responsibilities Located on the 2nd floor of the main hospital building, within an 18-bed Telemetry/2 South unit Day shift (7A–7P) on a 13-week travel contract Patient ratio is 5:1 (RN to patient) Day shift staffing includes 1 Charge RN, 3–4 RNs, and 2 PCTs; night shift mirrors this structure Patient population includes chest pain, stroke workups, CHF, AFib with RVR, TBIs, orthopedic injuries, blunt force trauma, poly‑trauma, SCIs, GSWs, and stabbings Common procedures include neurovascular checks on limbs, frequent ambulation and repositioning, orthopedic precautions, and comprehensive pain management Equipment includes GE wireless telemetry monitors and Welch Allyn vital sign machines EMR system is Meditech Preferred experience includes trauma/orthopedic and neuro/stroke backgrounds NIH certification is preferred in addition to being required per HCA Tele unit standards — candidates with this certification will be prioritized The unit is highly team‑oriented, with several staff members having 10+ years of experience on the unit who actively support and mentor new staff Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible, no exceptions Former or current employees of HCA Healthcare may be subject to additional eligibility restrictions Benefits High Pay and Bonuses Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options 401(k) Plan Weekly Payroll Deposit Free Online CEUs Generous Housing Allowance Travel and Licensure Reimbursements Non‑taxed Per Diem and Subsidy Traveler Rewards and Discounts #J-18808-Ljbffr