Travel RN - Telemetry

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Telemetry RN for a night shift position requiring Epic experience and skills in pre cardiac cath and port management.

Job Details

• Night shift, 3x12 hours (19:00-07:30),
• Weekend requirement of 4 shifts (2 Saturdays and 2 Sundays) within a 6-week period, along with 3 Mondays and 3 Fridays,
• Supports ED boarders awaiting inpatient beds across the system,
• May float to Observation Units, MS, and MS/Tele units as needed,
• Potential to float between Edgewood and Florence campuses,
• Patient ratio of 1:5-6,
• EPIC charting system experience required,
• Strict no-call policy in place,

Job Requirements

• Active KY or compact RN license required,
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required,
• Minimum 1.5 years of telemetry experience required,
• Prior travel nursing experience required,
• Experience with pre cardiac cath and managing ports required,
• Experience with IV therapy/phlebotomy, central and peripheral line care, and PICC line management,
• Experience with BiPAP/CPAP management and interpretation of ABGs,
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and rapid response/code teams,
• Experience with heparin protocols and IV insulin protocols,
• Experience with wound care/wound vac and isolation precautions/PPE,
• Experience with pre/post hemodialysis management and renal failure care,
• At least 2 supervisory references required,

Additional Information

• Provide telemetry-level nursing care for cardiac, neurological, and medical-surgical patient populations,
• Support ED boarder patients awaiting inpatient care across the health system,
• COVID vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only) and flu vaccination required,
• Navy blue scrubs required with no agency or brand logos permitted,
• No nose rings or gauged earrings permitted; natural fingernails required under 1/4 inch in length, polish acceptable,
• Local candidates within 75 miles accepted,
• Must be away from full-time, part-time, or per diem employment with the facility for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler,
• After 1 year on assignment, a 90-day system break is required before returning as a traveler,
• Cannot have applied for or been in process for a permanent role with the health system within the past 6 months,
• Only one holiday may be requested off; holiday coverage expected,
• Any RTO requests must be included in the initial submission