Travel RN - Telemetry

Travel RN - TelemetryAmerican TravelerSeattle, Washington, United StatesPosition status: OpenAssignment type: travelShift: NightsLength (weeks): 13Openings: 1$2,361.54/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)DescriptionAmerican Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Tele/PCU Float Pool position requiring prior floating experience and a WA or Compact RN license.DetailsFloat pool position covering Observation, Med-Surg, General Surgery, Ortho Surgery, Short Stay Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Oncology, Telemetry, and Progressive Care unitsAcute care stepdown unit settingPatient ratios of 4-5:1 on Med-Surg and 3:1 on Progressive CareCommon diagnoses include post-op surgical patients, strokes, lines, drains, chest tubes, CHF, post vascular procedures, arrhythmias, and DKARemote cardiac monitoring with RNs responsible for reading stripsRNs may be required to titrate drips including Heparin, Nicardipine, NTG, insulin, Cardizem, and fixed-rate dopamine/dobutamineNurse aide support available at a 10:1 housewide ratioRespiratory equipment includes CPAP and BiPAPUses Cerner EMRNight shift schedule with every other weekend requirementSelf-scheduling available; no block schedulingNo call or standby requirementCharge nurse does not always take a patient assignment and does not act as house supervisorRequirementsActive WA state or Compact RN license requiredBLS and ACLS certifications requiredMinimum 2 years of RN experience requiredPrior Med-Surg and PCU/Stepdown level experience requiredPrior floating experience required (float pool, other facilities, or floating to other units)Epic EMR experience requiredCopy of driver's license required for considerationTwo professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including dates of employment and rehire eligibilityAdditional InformationProvide direct patient care across multiple float pool units based on daily staffing needsUnits are assigned via daily staffing sheetsHoliday coverage requirements depend on staffing needsScrub color is Royal BlueOrientation includes General Hospital Orientation, Myles Modules, Cerner Validation class, and on-unit orientationFirst-time travelers may be considered