Travel RN - Telemetry - Intermediate Care

American Traveler is hiring a Telemetry/Intermediate Care RN for a 13-week night-shift assignment requiring at least 1 year of stepdown experience and an active IL RN license. Requirements Active IL RN license required Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications (AHA only) Experience with trach care, BiPAP, stroke care, and IV drip titration required Must be able to produce a negative drug screen for all panels Responsibilities Acute care Intermediate Care/Stepdown unit with 23 beds Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:3-4 Patient population includes stroke, cardiac, sepsis, and surgical diagnoses RNs required to titrate drips including heparin, nitro, cardizem, levo, cardene, and precedex RT equipment used on the unit includes CPAP, BiPAP, and high flow; RNs troubleshoot as needed Monitor techs observe rhythms and rates, but RNs are responsible for interpreting their own telemetry strips Charge nurse coverage 24/7, typically without a patient assignment CNAs utilized on the unit, typically covering 8-23 patients each 12-hour night shifts, 7p-730a Weekend rotation required based on unit needs Floating required throughout the facility, excluding ER and OB No call or standby requirements EPIC EMR used Provide stepdown-level nursing care to patients with stroke, cardiac, sepsis, and surgical conditions Collaborate with charge nurses, CNAs, and respiratory therapy staff Holiday coverage required on a rotating every-other-holiday basis Unit-specific orientation consists of 1-2 shifts Any color professional scrub accepted; scrubs not provided Local candidates accepted COVID vaccination not required for this facility Benefits High Pay and Bonuses Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options 401(k) Plan Weekly Payroll Deposit Free Online CEUs Generous Housing Allowance Travel and Licensure Reimbursements Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy Traveler Rewards and Discounts Job ID: P-781634 Open Positions: 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr American Traveler