Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

American Traveler

Chandler, Arizona, United States

Position status: Open

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Nights

Length (weeks): 26

Openings: 5

$2,104.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position requiring EKG competency and cardiac monitoring experience in a Level 1 trauma acute care setting.

Details

29-bed Med/Surg Telemetry unit with all private rooms in a Level 1 trauma acute care facility

Nurse to patient ratio of 4-5:1

Common diagnoses include renal, GI, sepsis, and mental health cases

Uses Cerner EMR and GE cardiac monitors

RNs manage but do not titrate drips including Heparin, Lasix, Amiodarone, and Cardizem

Remote monitor techs available, but RNs must interpret strips and identify rhythm changes

RT available 24/7 to assist; RNs administer all breathing treatments (up to 6L, no high flow or BiPAP)

Nurse aides available on day shift only; nights are primary patient care in 4:1 assignment

Charge nurse without patient assignment on both day and night shifts; house supervisors in house 24/7

Night shift schedule (1900-0730) with self-scheduling utilized

Requires 3 weekend shifts per schedule period (night shift weekend is Fri/Sat)

Holiday rotation required, including 2 major winter holidays and 1 major summer holiday

Standby/on-call shifts required per facility expectations

Floating required within service line and overflow areas, limited to skillset/level of care hired into

Requirements

Active AZ or Compact RN license required, no pending licenses accepted

Minimum 2 years of RN experience required

Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA) required

EKG competency required with pass/fail exam

Cardiac monitoring experience and groin management skills required

Must pass a dysrhythmia exam within 48 hours of receiving offer (maximum 2 attempts)

Must pass a Sterile Technique test on Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes on day 1 of orientation

Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including dates of employment and rehire eligibility

Driver's license copy required for consideration

Additional Information

Provide direct patient care on a busy telemetry unit including cardiac monitoring and drip management

Complete 2 unit-specific orientation shifts with a preceptor

Clinical interview required prior to offer; no manager interview

Failure of dysrhythmia or sterile technique exams after 2 attempts results in ineligibility with this health system's AZ and Sacramento facilities for 6 months

Candidates may not have been directly employed by any facility associated with this health system within the past year; PRN employment through outside firms is acceptable

Navy blue scrubs required, no t-shirts, closed toe shoes mandatory

Travelers are highly regarded at this facility, with many returning or converting to core staff

Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility

First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Hours per week: 36

Hours per shift: 12