Travel RN - Telemetry

Travel RN - Telemetry

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

Work in the Telemetry unit of a hospital setting

13-week assignment on night shift (4x12 hours), 19:00-07:30

Overtime applies after 48 hours

Schedule includes 4 weekend shifts (2 Saturdays and 2 Sundays) plus 3 Mondays and 3 Fridays within a 6-week period

Potential to float between two campuses (Edgewood and Florence) as well as to Observation, MS, and MS/Tele units

Supports ED boarders awaiting inpatient beds, floating to observation units when boarder volume is low

Patient ratio of 1:5-6

Uses Epic EMR

Active KY or compact RN license required at time of submission

Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required

Minimum 1.5 years of relevant experience required

Prior travel nursing experience required

Experience with pre-cardiac cath care and port accessing/management required

Epic EMR experience required

Skills required include IV therapy/phlebotomy, central and PICC line management, blood product administration, and cardiac monitoring/dysrhythmia management

Experience with respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, oxygen administration, and tracheostomy care

COVID-19 vaccination (medical/religious exemptions only) and flu vaccination required

Provide telemetry-level cardiac monitoring and emergency response, including use of Rapid Response/Code teams

Support patients with cardiac, neurological, renal, and respiratory conditions

Navy blue scrubs required, with no agency or brand logos permitted on apparel

Natural fingernails required for direct patient care, nails must be under 1/4 inch, polish acceptable

No nose rings or gauged earrings permitted

Only one holiday may be requested off during the assignment

Local candidates within 75 miles accepted at a reduced rate

Returning staff must be separated from full-time, part-time, or per diem employment for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler

A 90-day system break is required after 1 year on assignment before returning as a traveler

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 in place

First-time travelers are not considered for this position