About this opportunity
American Traveler, LLC. lists this Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele opportunity in ringgold, Georgia. 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 night shift position requiring telemetry rhythm interpretation skills and a GA or compact RN license.
Requirements
Active GA state or compact (NLC) RN license required, active (not pending) at time of consideration
BLS and ACLS certification required
Minimum 1 year of recent RN experience required
Telemetry and rhythm interpretation skills required
Copy of driver's license required for consideration
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 eligibility for rehire
Responsibilities
Acute care Med Surg/Telemetry unit across two units (24 and 32 beds)
Patient population includes respiratory, COPD, chest pain, CIWA, and pending stress test cases, among all types
Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:5 during days and 1:6 at nights
EPIC EMR used for charting
Night shift schedule, 7p-7a, every other weekend
RNs required to titrate drips including cardizem and amiodarone
RNs must read and interpret their own telemetry strips using GE monitors, with virtual monitoring support
Charge nurse present on every shift and may take a partial patient assignment
Nurse aides/patient care techs available at a 1:17 ratio for support tasks
Floating required across all 3 campuses
3 shifts of unit-specific orientation, one at each campus
Responsible for telemetry monitoring, rhythm interpretation, and drip titration for medical/surgical patients
Respiratory therapy handles ventilator, CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow equipment; RNs contact RT for troubleshooting
Weekend requirement of 5-6 shifts per 6-week period
Holiday coverage required per A, B, C team rotation
No on-call or standby requirement typically expected of travelers
Navy blue scrubs required; scrubs not provided
Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI and/or Dignity, within the past year; PRN employment through outside staffing firms is acceptable
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: 3
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Worksite address
ringgold, GA, 30736, US
Who can apply
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