Travel RN - Telemetry

American Traveler is hiring a Telemetry RN for a Neuro/Stroke unit position requiring NIHSS certification and the ability to independently read and interpret cardiac strips. Requirements Active TX or Compact RN license required Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required Minimum 2 years of experience preferred; 1 year considered if clinically comfortable and confident Neuro and cardiac experience preferred but not required Must be able to independently read and interpret telemetry strips Must pass the Basic Dysrhythmia exam (83%) prior to contract signing, with up to 3 attempts allowed Copy of driver's license required at time of submission, reflecting legal name as it appears on government-issued ID Two 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 employment dates and rehire eligibility Responsibilities Acute care Level 3 trauma hospital setting on the Telemetry-Neuro Stroke unit, part of a 3-unit monitor pod (Tele, Tele-Observation, Tele-Neuro Stroke) 15-bed unit with a neuro tele-large stroke population, plus other tele patients with neuro etiology such as acute onset seizures Also accepts medical and tele overflow patients Nurse to patient ratio of 1:4 days and 1:5 nights MEDITECH EMR used Dedicated tele/monitor techs staffed 24/7 across all 66 pod beds, but RNs are required to read and interpret their own strips RNs administer set-rate drips only (no titration), including Cardizem, Dobutamine, Milrinone, Amiodarone, and Dopamine, with step-by-step protocols provided Home regimen CPAP and BiPAP respiratory equipment used 12-hour night shifts from 6:45 to 6:45 Self-scheduling available but finalized by manager; block scheduling allowed Every other weekend required (6 weekend shifts in a 6-week period) No call or standby requirements Primarily floats within the 3 monitor pods, occasionally to MedSurg (tele patients only on higher acuity floors) May float between Bryan and College Station campuses, approximately 16 minutes apart Travelers are first to float Provide telemetry nursing care to a neuro and stroke patient population, interpreting cardiac strips independently Unit operates with a patient-free charge nurse 2 nurse aides on days, 1 on nights May be asked to precept as needed by the unit Orientation includes a half-day with HR followed by unit orientation with the unit educator, plus 2 shifts orienting with a floor nurse Dress code requires navy scrubs with navy undershirts; optional navy scrub jackets Holiday coverage required for 2 major holidays (Eve and Day for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's) and 2 minor holidays, with flexibility based on need Facility is a Joint Commission-certified heart attack and stroke center with intervention capabilities Strong team communication and collaboration across all 3 monitor units Manager and necessary resources accessible at all times Many travelers choose to extend their assignments for a year or more Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity, within the past year; PRN employment through outside staffing firms will be considered Call-outs are strongly discouraged and may result in termination 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 American Traveler, LLC.