Travel RN - Telemetry

Travel RN - TelemetryAmerican TravelerOxnard, California, United StatesPosition ID: P-754622Position status: OpenAssignment type: travelShift: NightsLength (weeks): 13Openings: 2$2,223.28/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)DescriptionAmerican Traveler is seeking a Telemetry RN for a float pool position on nights requiring 2+ years of tele experience and CA RN licensure.DetailsAcute care hospital float pool position based on a 31-bed Telemetry unit, floating to Med/Surg, DOU, and ER as neededAlso floats to a sister facility approximately 9 miles away to cover Telemetry and Med/Surg unitsPatient ratio of 1:4 on the home Telemetry unitHigh acuity patient population including pneumonia, end-stage renal disease, post cath lab, respiratory distress, CHF, and COPDUtilizes Cerner EMRPhilips telemetry monitors with dedicated monitor techs; RNs must read and sign off on stripsManages non-titrating drips including amiodarone, cardizem, and heparinNo ventilator management, though BiPAP/CPAP may be used12-hour night shifts, 7p-7a, with every other weekend required first to floatWeekend requirement of 4 shifts in a 4-week schedule (Fri/Sat/Sun nights)Charge nurse and resource RN or shift manager on every shift, with charge nurse not taking patient assignmentsNurse aide support varies by census24/7 in-house RT and pharmacy support, with hospitalist coverage after hoursRequirementsActive CA RN license requiredBLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications requiredMinimum 2-3 years of recent RN experience requiredTravel nursing experience preferredExperience managing drips requiredChest tube experience preferredMust be able to accurately read telemetry stripsDriver's license copy required for considerationAdditional InformationProvide primary bedside nursing care in a fast-paced, high-acuity telemetry environment with limited support staffFloat assignments include Med/Surg, DOU, Telemetry, and ER for Med/Surg or Tele holdsFloor-specific orientation includes one shift on the home unit and one shift on each additional unit or facility floated toNavy scrub color requiredHoliday coverage required for one major and one minor holidayCandidates must demonstrate a positive attitude and compassionate approach given the demanding patient populationFirst-time travelers may be considered given required experience level is metHours per week: 36Hours per shift: 12