Telemetry Unit - Travel Registered Nurse

Trusted is seeking an experienced nurse for this exciting travel nursing assignment. Trusted has streamlined the travel nursing experience by enabling nurses to apply directly to jobs without the need for recruiters. This unique approach provides more transparency, eliminates pesky calls from recruiters, and puts more money in your pocket. Join the thousands of nurses across the country who have already made the switch to a more modern way to work.

Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Experience:

• 24 months of experience with 3 months worked in the last 12 months.

• 12 months of Telemetry Unit experience with 12 months worked in the last 3 years.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have a Idaho license or compact license (required after submission).

• This role may require floating to additional units and locations

• Travel only, local not allowed. Candidates must live >50 miles from facility to be submitted.

• 12 months gap required between for Staff at Program: Medical Solutions Plus Program - St. Luke’s Health System and no current placement allowed at Program: Medical Solutions Plus Program - St. Luke’s Health System.

Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

Additional Details:

Resume: Each employment history entry must include all the following: detailed duties, hospital size, unit size, trauma level (if applicable), patient ratio, teaching facility.

References: At least one reference must be from the same unit/specialty as the job you’re applying to.

Special Requests: Any employment gaps greater than 30 days must be explained. Eligibility as current/previous employee: The facility may make one-off exceptions if previously employed at the facility, but exceptions must be approved by St. Luke’s Health System. Shifts can be blocked or grouped together.

Unit Details: Telemetry patients include heart failure, COPD, sepsis, AFib, pneumonia, stroke, detox, and suicidal holds. Uses Epic and SpaceLabs. Set-rate drips include diltiazem, heparin, amiodarone, and lidocaine. Equipment includes CPAP, BiPAP, and high flow; patients on BiPAP for more than 4 hours transfer to the ICU. Unit uses a team nursing model with tele techs; RNs are required to sign off their strips. Charge nurse does not take patients; there is an admin supervisor on site 24/7. CNA support is typically 1:8, with 3 CNAs when the unit is full. If full, the unit may staff 7 RNs on the floor, including 2 lead RNs with 1-2 patients who assist with med passes and cares; travelers may work as lead if experienced.

Shift & Scheduling: Weekend requirements: as needed; try to schedule every other weekend, but travelers may need to fill gaps. Holiday requirements: if there is a need. No call.

Floating Requirements: Will float to MedSurg at Nampa. May also float to Tele at Meridian or Boise.

14 days maximum time off

1 Charge/Lead reference required from within the last 3 years

Driver’s license required for submission

Certifications:

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)

• NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale)

• BLS (Basic Life Support)

• Skills Checklist: Yes
• References: Yes
• License Type: registered
• License State: ID
• Certifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Basic Life Support, NIH Stroke Scale

Job Details

• Job Type: Travel
• Nurse/Patient: 1/4
• Shift Type: Night
• Contract Date:
• Expected Length: 13 weeks
• Hours per Shift: 12
• Shifts per Week: 3