About this opportunity
American Traveler, LLC. lists this Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele opportunity in longmont, Colorado. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced Med/Surg/Tele RN for a night shift position requiring NIHSS competency and a CO or compact RN license.
Requirements
Active CO or Compact (NLC) RN license required
Current BLS and ACLS certification (AHA)
Minimum 2 years of recent experience required
NIHSS competency required
Must be comfortable titrating drips including analgesics, anticoagulants, and antihypertensives
Must be comfortable reading telemetry strips and escalating concerns to a physician
Driver's license copy required for consideration
Responsibilities
Acute care Med/Surg & Tele unit with 36 beds in a Level 3 trauma facility
Patient ratio of 1:4 with nurse aide support at 1:5
Common diagnoses include CHF, hypertension, chest pain work-ups, COPD exacerbations, asthma, pneumonia, pancreatitis, bowel obstructions, GI bleeding, and acute renal failure
Night shift, 12-hour shifts
Self-scheduling with block scheduling options
Weekend requirement of 6-9 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule
Holiday coverage required
Floating required and determined by facility need, with possible float within Zone 3 for extreme need
Call or standby requirements determined by facility management
Uses EPIC EMR
RT equipment on unit includes CPAP, BiPAP, high flow, and ventilators
No dedicated tele/monitor techs; RNs must read and interpret their own telemetry strips
Charge nurse available and may take a patient assignment
Provide direct patient care on a busy Med/Surg/Tele unit with a mix of cardiac, respiratory, and GI patient populations
Collaborate with charge nurse and care team to manage patient assignments
Clinicians should plan to be in-state for orientation week even if initial modules are completed remotely
Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility
First-time travelers may be considered
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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Who can apply
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