Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

Travel RN - Med/Surg TeleAmerican TravelerLeonardtown, Maryland, United StatesPosition status: OpenAssignment type: travelShift: NightsLength (weeks): 13Openings: 1$1,915.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)DescriptionAmerican Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Adult Med/Surg Tele position requiring telemetry dysrhythmia management skills and a minimum of one prior travel assignment.DetailsAdult-only Med/Surg Tele unit in a hospital settingPatient population includes diabetes, CHF, sepsis, COPD, general surgery, sickle cell crisis, GI bleed, diverticulitis, and general medicine/observation casesUnit supports large orthopedic (total joints), colorectal, vascular, and bariatric surgical programsPatient ratio of 1:5Uses patient lifts (ceiling and portable), CADD pump, chest tubes, telemetry monitoring, and capnography equipmentNight shift schedule, 3x12 hours (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)Every other weekend coverage required (6 weekend shifts over 6 weeks)Float required within units of equivalent or lower acuityCaribbean Blue scrubs required and not providedRequirementsActive RN license - MD state license or compact license requiredBLS certification required; ACLS preferredMinimum 2 years of recent experience required within the last 7 yearsTelemetry experience required, including interpretation and management of dysrhythmiasMust have completed at least one prior travel assignmentPALS certification not required; pediatric patient care not expected despite unit accommodating pediatric patientsAdditional InformationResponsibilities include cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, wound care/wound vac, and use of Rapid Response/Code teamsAdditional skills utilized may include IV therapy, central/PICC line management, blood product administration, respiratory care (BiPAP/CPAP, tracheostomy), and renal/GI managementWeekly orientation scheduleLocal candidates accepted within 60 miles at a lower rateCandidates must reside within 60 miles to qualify for local status, which must match the address on their driver's licensePrevious MedStar employees must have been separated for at least one year before returning as a travelerNo RTO permitted during the first two weeks of the assignment; maximum 7 days of RTO allowed per 13-week contract