Travel RN - Telemetry

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Telemetry RN for a night shift assignment requiring prior travel experience and pre cardiac cath/port management skills.

Job Details

• Work in the Telemetry unit supporting cardiac and neurological patient populations,
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours, 19:00-07:30,
• Weekend rotation includes 4 weekend shifts (2 Saturdays and 2 Sundays) plus 3 Mondays and 3 Fridays within a 6-week period,
• Support ED boarders awaiting inpatient beds, with potential float to Observation Units when boarder census is low,
• Float required between Edgewood and Florence campuses and to Observation/MS/MS Tele units as needed,
• Patient ratio of 1:5-6,
• EPIC charting experience required,

Job Requirements

• Active KY or compact RN license required at time of submission,
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required,
• Minimum 1.5 years of Telemetry nursing experience required,
• Prior travel nursing experience required,
• Experience with pre cardiac cath care and managing ports required,
• Skilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, central/peripheral/PICC line care, and blood product administration,
• Experience with respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, and ABG interpretation preferred,
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and rapid response/code team involvement,

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care for cardiac telemetry, neuro stepdown, and MS/Tele patient populations,
• Expect to work at least one assigned holiday with limited RTO flexibility,
• COVID vaccination required (medical or religious exemptions only) and flu vaccination required,
• Navy blue scrubs required with no agency or brand logos permitted,
• No nose rings or gauged earrings permitted; natural fingernails required for direct patient care, polish acceptable,
• Local candidates within 75 miles accepted at a reduced local rate,
• Previous per diem, part-time, or full-time staff must have been separated from employment for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler,
• Travelers completing a prior assignment must observe a 90-day system break before returning,
• Candidates who have applied for or are in process for a permanent role with the health system within the past 6 months are not eligible,
• Strict no-call policy is enforced