About this opportunity
American Traveler, LLC. lists this Travel RN - Cardiac Telemetry opportunity in marshfield, Wisconsin. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced Cardiac Telemetry RN for a night-shift stepdown unit role requiring 2 years of recent acute care experience and drip titration skills.
Requirements
Active WI or Compact RN license required
Current certifications: ACLS (AHA) and BLS (AHA)
Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience in a busy hospital environment
Experience with post-procedural cath lab patients required
Experience managing TR band compression devices required
Experience managing chest pain patients required
Experience with post cardiac surgical patients required
Responsibilities
Acute care stepdown unit (3N Cardiac/Tele/Dialysis) within a Level 2 trauma facility
29-bed unit with nurse:patient ratios of 1:4 on days through 2300 and 1:5-6 on nights after 2300
Patient population includes cardiac medical and surgical cases: post cath lab (stent, pacemaker, ICD, watchman, mitral clip, TAVR), post cardiac surgery (CABG, valve replacements), Afib, chest pain, CHF, arrhythmias, syncope, and bradycardia with temporary pacemakers
RNs are required to titrate drips including nitroglycerin, heparin, diltiazem, amiodarone, lasix, bumex, and dobutamine (no vasopressors)
24/7 central telemetry unit monitors all non‑critical care patients and reads strips
Uses Cerner EMR, which is transitioning to Epic
Night shift schedule from 1900 to 0730
Every other weekend and every other holiday required
No self‑scheduling; block scheduling used based on unit needs, with a Fri/Sat/Sun option available
Floating required as needed based on unit census
No on‑call or standby requirement outside of extra shift opportunities
Charge RN takes a modified patient assignment
Nurse aide support available at varying ratios depending on shift
24/7 respiratory therapy support available for nebulizers, inhalers, CPAP, BiPAP, and high flow vapotherm; RNs are responsible for incentive spirometry
Provide direct care to a cardiac medical and surgical patient population, including drip titration and post‑procedural monitoring
Collaborate with 24/7 central telemetry and respiratory therapy teams for patient monitoring and respiratory support
Unit‑specific orientation includes 1 shift of HR onboarding and 1 shift on the unit
No scrubs provided and no specific scrub color required
All clinicians must clock in and out at the facility
Candidates living within 80 miles of the facility are considered local, with a reduced travel pay rate
Former permanent staff must have an end date at least 6 months prior to consideration, subject to facility approval
First‑time travelers may be considered for this position
Benefits
High Pay and Bonuses
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
401(k) Plan
Weekly Payroll Deposit
Free Online CEUs
Generous Housing Allowance
Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
Non‑taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
Traveler Rewards and Discounts
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Worksite address
marshfield, WI, 54472, US
Who can apply
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