Travel RN - Telemetry

Travel RN - TelemetryAmerican TravelerNewport News, Virginia, United StatesPosition ID: P-756443Assignment type: travelShift: NightsLength (weeks): 13Openings: 1$2,059.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)DescriptionAmerican Traveler is hiring an RN for a Cardiovascular Telemetry unit, requiring 2 years of specialty experience and a VA or compact RN license.Details54-bed Cardiovascular Telemetry unit divided into three 18-bed wings, with additional overflow unit coverageNight shift schedule, 3x12 hours (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)Every other weekend required, including Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nightsPatient ratio of 1:6Floating may be requested based on facility needsUses Epic EMR systemRequirementsActive VA RN license in hand or proof of compact license required at time of considerationCurrent certifications: BLS, ACLS (preferred), and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), with ACLS and BLS through the American Heart Association (AHA)Minimum 2 years of RN experience requiredSpecialty experience within the last year requiredNIH and stroke education requiredEpic EMR experience requiredCardiac telemetry and monitoring experience required, including interpretation and management of dysrhythmiasExperience managing cardiac drips required; titration skills preferredExperience with pre/post cardiac catheterization and pre/post cardiac surgery careSheath removal experience requiredIV therapy and phlebotomy skills requiredPeripheral line care and management experience requiredCentral line care/management and PICC line management preferredIsolation precautions and PPE knowledge preferredWound care/wound vac experience preferredBiPAP/CPAP management, high flow nasal cannula, ABG interpretation, and non-invasive airway management preferredChemotherapy administration experience preferredSocial Security number required for considerationAdditional InformationProvide cardiac telemetry nursing care including monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and cardiac drip administrationSupport patients pre/post cardiac catheterization, pre/post cardiac surgery, and post-MICoordinate care for ER holding and telemetry patients as neededMay be scheduled to work during any holiday occurring within the assignment periodLocal candidates accepted at the same base ratePrior permanent employees must have separated from the facility for at least 6 months before being eligible to travelRequested time off (RTO) should be minimal, ideally none during the assignment and no more than 7 days total, with all requests submitted and approved prior to offerTravel experience is not required, so first-time travelers are welcome to applyHours per week: 36Hours per shift: 12