About this opportunity
American Traveler, LLC. lists this Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele opportunity in concord, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Med/Surg-Tele position in an Emergency Observation Unit, requiring 18 months of Med/Tele experience and NC or compact RN licensure.
Requirements
Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
Minimum 18 months of Med/Tele RN experience required
Skilled in stroke care, cardiac rhythm interpretation, trach care, PIV starts, chest tube management, NGT placement, and drain/tube management (Dobhoff, PEG, Hemovac, JP drains, flexiseals, foley insertion/management)
Experience with PCA pumps and medication drip management (cardiac drips, Heparin, blood products, IVF)
Epic EMR experience preferred
Last 4 of SSN and full DOB required for consideration
Minimum of one professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
Responsibilities
Emergency Observation Unit within a 457-bed Trauma Level III teaching hospital
10-bed unit with an average daily census of 8 patients
Common diagnoses include chest pain, syncope, and angina
RN to patient ratio of 1:5 and CNA ratio of 1:10
12-hour day shift schedule ) on a 6-week cycle
Weekend rotation of every other weekend
No on-call or call-back requirements
EMR: Epic
IV Pumps: Alaris
Medication dispensing via Omnicell
Floating required within Region 1 facilities (Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, Central Division) based on staffing needs, within scope of practice
Provide direct patient care within a Med/Surg-Tele unit supported by a Supervisor, Charge RN, Resource RN, 24/7 Respiratory Therapy, and Hospitalist coverage
Resource RN assists with admissions and discharges; IV/VAT team supports phlebotomy needs
Orientation includes NEO plus 2 days of departmental orientation
Holiday coverage required for 75% of holidays
Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays; unmet contracted hours must be added to the end of the contract
Travelers are first to float to other nursing units, demonstrating clinical flexibility and adaptability across scope of practice
If floating mid-shift, travel time between facilities is compensated
Navy scrub color required
Free employee parking deck available
Team environment includes unit book club and other social activities
First-time travelers not preferred but will be considered
Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted
Returning employees must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year after working 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
concord, NC, 28027, US
Who can apply
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