About this opportunity
American Traveler lists this Travel RN - Cardiac Telemetry opportunity in omaha, Nebraska. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiac Stepdown Unit (CVU) position requiring NIHSS certification and prior cardiac telemetry experience.
Requirements
Active RN license (Nebraska or Compact/NLC) required, pending licenses not accepted
BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required and must be active, pending certifications not accepted
Minimum 1 year of RN experience in a similar cardiac/telemetry patient population required
Must be able to titrate cardiac and blood pressure drips
Must be able to read and interpret own telemetry strips
Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including dates of employment and rehire eligibility
Copy of driver's license required for consideration
Responsibilities
Level 1 trauma acute care hospital setting in the Cardiovascular Unit (CVU) stepdown unit
18-bed unit supporting thoracic program, EP, cath lab, and structural heart services
Cares for intermediate care and downgraded CVICU patients, including CVA, CHF, A-fib RVR, and other cardiac/vascular diagnoses
Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4, and 1:3 for post-surgical patients in the first 24 hours
RNs required to titrate drips including Amio, nitro, nicardipine, epi, cardizem, and other blood pressure medications
RNs read and interpret their own telemetry strips, with hardwired tele and tele box capabilities plus remote tele techs
Hospitalist and intensivist in house 24/7, with cardiology on-call after hours
Respiratory therapy in-house 24/7, with RNs troubleshooting BiPAP, CPAP, and nasal cannula equipment
Charge nurse present every shift, rarely taking a patient assignment
Patient care techs on unit at 1:18 ratio
12-hour night shifts, scheduled , manager-scheduled with no block or self-scheduling
Every other weekend required
No call or standby requirement
Floats to same or lower acuity units
Uses EPIC EMR
Provide intermediate cardiac and vascular nursing care to stepdown and downgraded CVICU patients
Participate in a tailored unit orientation of 1-2 shifts based on experience level
Navy blue scrubs required
Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments
Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility, verified by driver's license
Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) with any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year; PRN work through outside firms is acceptable
Up to 7 days of RTO may be requested upfront per 13-week contract, with no additional RTO approved after submission
First-time travelers are welcome to apply
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
Job ID: P-
Open Positions: 1
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Worksite address
omaha, NE, 68197, US
Who can apply
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