Travel RN - Telemetry

Travel RN - Telemetry

American Traveler is hiring a Neuro Telemetry RN for a night shift acute care position requiring Level 1 trauma experience and an active AZ or Compact RN license.

Neuro Telemetry unit (5NNB/7NNB) within an acute care, Level 1 Trauma hospital

32-bed unit with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio

Common diagnoses include CVA, TBI, spinal surgery, encephalopathy, ESRD, brain tumor, trach patients, and psych issues

Central telemetry monitoring requiring EKG interpretation skills

No ventilators managed on this unit

Charge nurse takes a light patient assignment

Nurse aides available on days and nights for basic care, vitals, and straight catheterization

Charting completed using Cerner on WOWs

12-hour night shifts, 7p-7a

4 total weekend shifts per 4-week schedule (Saturday/Sunday)

Holiday coverage based on unit needs

24/7 in-house respiratory therapy and central pharmacy support

SWAT RN team available for difficult IV access

Floating required, primarily to other MS/Tele units and possibly other regional campuses

2-day floor-specific orientation provided

Average length of stay is 4-5 days in this fast-paced, high-turnover unit

Bedside shift report practiced

Active AZ or Compact RN license required

Current BLS and ACLS certifications required

Minimum 18+ months of recent RN experience required

Level 1 trauma experience required; Level 2 trauma experience will be considered

Neuro nursing experience highly preferred

Must be able to titrate Heparin, Amiodarone, Cardizem, and insulin drips

Must be competent in Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes using sterile technique

Must pass a dysrhythmia exam prior to final acceptance (2 attempts allowed)

Must pass a Pass/Fail sterile technique skills exam on Day 1 of orientation

Must have a valid driver's license

Provide direct patient care to a medically complex neuro telemetry population

Perform frequent titration of cardiac and insulin drips

Complete SIMs Lab competency testing for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes prior to floor assignment

Additional education-based training provided for lifts, restraints, and wound care

Scrub color requirement: steel gray

Must maintain natural hair color and no facial piercings; male candidates must be clean shaven for respirator fit testing

First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Candidates must not have been directly employed by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility (including CHI or Dignity) within the past year; PRN employment through outside staffing firms is acceptable

Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility, as verified by driver's license address

Auto-offer available for candidates requesting 7 or fewer PTO days; holiday time off requires unit manager approval

Hours per week: 36

Hours per shift: 12