Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

American Traveler

Albemarle, North Carolina, United States

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Nights

Length (weeks): 13

$2,059.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Med/Surg Tele position requiring 18 months of Med/Tele experience and NIHSS certification on a 12-hour night shift schedule.

Details

27-bed Med/Surg Telemetry unit with an average census of 20

Common diagnoses include stroke, COPD, chest pain, altered mental status, and GI bleed

RN patient ratio of 1:5-6 (up to 1:7-8 during surge staffing)

12-hour night shift schedule (1900-0700), 36 hours per week

Every other weekend rotation required

No on-call requirements

Floating required within Region 1 facilities (Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, Central Division) as needed, within scope of practice

24/7 support from phlebotomy, respiratory therapy, and hospitalist staff

Telemetry monitoring/tech support available

Charge nurse may or may not carry a patient assignment

EMR: Epic

IV Pump: Alaris

Medication dispensing via Omnicell

Cardiac monitors by Philips

Requirements

Active RN license (NC or Compact) required

BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required

Minimum 18 months of Med/Tele nursing experience required

Proficiency in stroke assessments (NIH scale), chest tube management, PIV starts, trach care, cardiac rhythm interpretation, NGT placement, and drain/tube management (Dobhoff, PEG, Hemovac, JP drains, flexiseals, foley)

Experience managing medication drips including cardiac drips, heparin, blood products, and IV fluids

Epic EMR experience required

Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration

At least one professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

Facility has 109 licensed beds, no trauma designation, and is not a teaching hospital

Designated as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center

Positive, team-driven unit culture

Clinical interviewing is part of the hiring process

Orientation includes New Employee Orientation (NEO) plus 2 days of departmental orientation

Holiday coverage required for 75% of holidays

Up to 6 RTO days may be approved, excluding holidays; unmet contracted hours must be made up by extending the contract

Navy blue scrubs required

Free parking available

First-time travelers not preferred but will be considered for resource team roles

Traveler must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted

Previous employees must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year after working a permanent position