Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

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. 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 Responsibilities 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 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 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr American Traveler