About this opportunity
American Traveler, LLC. lists this Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele opportunity in albemarle, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position requiring NIHSS certification and prior stroke unit experience.
Requirements
Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
Minimum 18 months of Med/Surg Tele experience required
Proficiency in stroke assessments, chest tube management, PIV starts, trach care, cardiac rhythm interpretation, NGT placement, and drain/tube management (Dobhoff, PEG, Hemovac, JP drains, flexiseals, foley insertion/management)
Experience managing PCA pumps and 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
Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
Responsibilities
Medical Telemetry unit within a 109-bed hospital that is an Advanced Primary Stroke Center
27-bed unit with an average census of 20 patients
Common diagnoses include stroke, COPD, chest pain, altered mental status, and GI bleed
RN to patient ratio of 1:5-6, acuity dependent, with potential surge staffing up to 1:7-8
12-hour night shift schedule, , 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 including CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH peds) as needed within scope of practice
24/7 support available from phlebotomy, respiratory therapy, hospitalists, and telemetry monitoring techs
CNA support available for foley insertion, IV removal, vitals, and ADLs
Dayshift receptionist/HUC support only
Charge nurse may or may not carry a patient assignment
Uses Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Philips monitors
Provide direct nursing care to Med/Surg Tele patients including medication and drip management, wound and drain care, and cardiac monitoring
Positive, team-driven unit culture
2-day departmental orientation in addition to NEO
Navy blue scrubs required
Free parking available on site
Travelers must work approximately 75% of holidays
Up to 6 RTO days may be approved, excluding holidays, with any missed contracted hours added to the end of the assignment
Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; local candidates not accepted
First-time travelers not preferred but will be considered for resource team positions
Previous employees must have been separated from any Advocate Health Southeast facility for at least one year following a permanent position
Benefits
High Pay and Bonuses
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
401(k) Plan
Weekly Payroll Deposit
Free Online CEUs
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Worksite address
albemarle, NC, 28002, US
Who can apply
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