Travel RN - Telemetry

Travel RN - Telemetry

American Traveler is hiring a Telemetry RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring 2 years of CCU or stepdown experience and a CA RN license.

Acute care Telemetry-PCU unit split across three sections: Tele I (7th & 8th floors), Tele II 6 Central, and Tele II 6 North.

Tele I has 44 beds in double occupancy rooms; Tele II has 32 beds split into 20 beds on 6 Central and 12 beds on 6 North.

Nurse to patient ratio is 1:4 on most units and 1:3 on 6 North.

Common diagnoses include cardiac conditions, CHF, chest pain, pneumonia, respiratory issues, and sepsis.

RNs are required to titrate drips including Cardizem, amiodarone, and heparin; titration experience not required.

Dobutamine is administered as a non-titrating drip.

Patient Care Techs support the unit, typically 1-2 per shift depending on census.

6 North has ventilators maintained by Respiratory Therapy; vent experience not required.

All units have dedicated monitor techs; RNs must be able to read and interpret telemetry strips independently.

GE telepacks used for monitoring; 6 North has bedside mounted monitors.

Cerner EMR used for charting.

12-hour night shifts from 6:45pm-7:15am; no block scheduling, modified self-scheduling available based on staffing needs.

Every other weekend required.

Charge Nurse typically does not take a patient assignment.

No call or standby requirements.

Unit-specific orientation is 3 shifts.

Active CA RN license (Standard or Compact) currently in hand, no pending licenses accepted.

Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and EKG interpretation class.

COVID vaccine required.

2 years of experience in CCU or a high-end stepdown unit required for 6 North; 2 years telemetry experience preferred for other units.

Strong customer service skills and a team-oriented approach required.

Driver's license copy required for consideration.

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 employment dates and rehire eligibility.

Provide telemetry nursing care including drip titration and independent interpretation of cardiac monitoring strips.

Travelers are commonly utilized on these units.

Floating required: Tele I and Tele II (6 Central) nurses float to MedSurg or Rehab; 6 North nurses float only to ICU/CCU.

Travelers are prioritized first for floating assignments.

Navy scrub color required.

Holiday coverage required for 1 major and 1 minor holiday, with availability needed for 2 of the 3 major holidays.

Tele I is considered a highly selective unit requiring strong candidates.

6th floor staff are described as tight-knit.

8th floor presents more challenges, including needing to request coverage for lunch breaks.

6 North placements for travelers are uncommon.

First-time travelers are welcome to apply.

Hours per week: 36.

Hours per shift: 12.