Registered Nurse Travel Job Telemetry Shift Nights

Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

American Traveler

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States

Position ID: P-765516

Position status: Open

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Nights

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 3

$2,527.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele Pulmonary unit position requiring ACLS certification and IMC skills at a Level 1 trauma, Magnet-designated facility.

Details

Acute care setting on a 30-bed medical cardiopulmonary unit and an 8-bed intermediate/progressive care unit

Level 1 trauma facility

Patient population includes pneumonia, COPD, CHF, pulmonary embolism, and complex pulmonary cases requiring ventilation and cardiac monitoring

Average length of stay is 4 days on the Medical Unit and 9 days in Pulmonary Acute

Night shift schedule, 36 hours per week, 12-hour shifts

Every other weekend and every other holiday required

Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:2-3 in Pulmonary Acute for IMC-trained RNs, 1:4-5 on day shifts, and 1:5-6 on night shifts in Medical Cardiopulmonary

Uses Epic EMR, Alaris pumps for IV fluids, and Omnicell for medications

Floating required to Med-Surg units, with travelers prioritized for reassignment

RNs with IMC skill sets may work in both the Medical Cardiopulmonary and IMC Pulmonary Acute units

Requirements

Active SD or compact RN license required

BLS and ACLS certification (AHA) required

Minimum 2 years of RN experience required

IMC skill set required, including trach/vent care and management

Experience with BiPap, CPAP, heated high flow, and oxygen titration

Experience with moderate sedation monitoring alongside ACLS

Experience with cardiac drips (Cardizem, Amiodarone), Heparin drips, and Lasix administration

Experience with telemetry monitoring and Medical-Surgical patient care including chest tubes, blood administration, ABG interpretation, central line management, and post-procedural care

Epic EMR experience preferred

BSN and specialty certification preferred

Additional Information

• Provide patient care for a diverse cardiopulmonary population including oxygen therapy, IV medications, moderate sedation during bronchoscopies, chest tubes, tracheostomies, and mechanical/non-invasive ventilation
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including case managers, social workers, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and physical therapists
• Work closely with pulmonary intensivists and hospitalist teams
• 3-day orientation includes competency validation, online modules, core competency checks, a precepted shift, and a 12-hour orientation shift on the unit
• Dress code requires blue scrubs and closed-toed shoes
• Facility is a Magnet-designated organization with opportunities to engage in unit-specific or hospital-wide committees
• First-time travelers may be considered for this position
• Candidates with previous employment at this health system must have an end date at least 6 months prior to consideration

American Traveler