Travel RN - Telemetry

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Cardiac Medical Telemetry unit (nights) in Joplin, MO, requiring 2+ years of stepdown or ICU experience and active MO or compact RN licensure.

Job Details

• Night shift position on a Cardiac Medical Telemetry unit (7 Tele) in an acute care hospital setting,
• 13-week contract with flexible length options ranging from 8 to 26 weeks,
• Night shift hours: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM,
• 36-hour work week with flexible options for 36 or 48 hours,
• Patient ratio of approximately 1:6,
• Patient population includes post-cardiac cath, AFib, CHF, stable MI, pacemaker insertion, non-titrated cardiac drips, and general medical overflow,
• Unit also receives post-op surgical patients and trauma overflow,
• Required competencies include insulin drips, Precedex, titrating nitroglycerin, Cardizem, and BiPAP,
• Equipment used includes IV pumps, glucometers, and GE monitoring equipment,
• EMR: Epic,
• Weekend, float, and on-call requirements are per facility needs,
• Level 2 Trauma Center, Level 2 Stroke Center, and Level 2 STEMI Center,

Job Requirements

• Active RN license - must hold a Missouri license or be eligible for licensure in Missouri (MO or compact state license accepted),
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications from AHA required; NIHSS certification also required,
• Minimum 2 years of stepdown or ICU experience in an acute care hospital setting,
• Competency with insulin drips, Precedex, nitroglycerin titration, Cardizem, and BiPAP required,
• No certification expiring within the first 30 days of assignment unless documented renewal is scheduled,
• Valid U.S. Social Security Number required (Canadian SINs not accepted),
• No gaps in employment of 90 or more days within the past 12 months,

Additional Information

• Night shift orientates on day shift; candidate must be available the entire orientation week,
• Black scrubs are required; no other colors are accepted (facility M-wear is acceptable),
• Flu vaccination or a Mercy-approved exemption is required for assignments running November 1 through April 1; declinations are not accepted,
• Up to 5 days of RTO is allowed but must be made up during the assignment,
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are eligible but may be subject to a reduced bill rate,
• The ideal candidate is flexible, dependable, hardworking, and has strong teamwork skills,
• The facility has earned recognition including a Leapfrog B Safety Grade, CMS 3-Star Rating, and NCDR Chest Pain - MI Registry™ Platinum Performance Achievement Award