Travel RN - Telemetry

Travel RN - Telemetry

American Traveler

Evanston, Illinois, United States

Position ID: P-770781

Position status: Open

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Days

Length (weeks): 12

Openings: 1

$2,616.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Telemetry RN for a 12-week contract requiring 2+ years of Level 1 Trauma Center experience and Epic proficiency.

Details

• 29-bed telemetry unit with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4-5
• Average length of stay is 3-4 days
• Common diagnoses include neurosurgery, urology, ortho, surgical overflow, and tele/MS patients
• Day shift, 12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage as needed
• Possible floating to Glenbrook, Skokie, and Highland Park facilities
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (American Heart Association preferred; American Red Cross accepted for BLS)
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a Level 1 Trauma Center required
• Epic EMR experience required and must be reflected in employment history
• New graduates will not be considered
• Must pass an EKG test with a score of 80% or higher prior to consideration
• Must pass an on-site EKG test on Day 1 of orientation to continue the assignment
• Two current professional references from a Supervisor/Manager/Charge in the relevant specialty area within the last year
• At least one travel reference preferred

Additional Information

• Provide telemetry nursing care within a busy surgical and neuro/ortho patient population
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Returning permanent or per diem staff must be separated from employment for 12 months before being eligible as a traveler
• RTO for 13-week contracts limited to a maximum of 7 days
• First-time travelers are not considered for this position due to experience requirements

Hours per week: 36

Hours per shift: 12