About this opportunity
American Traveler, LLC. lists this Travel RN - Telemetry opportunity in newport news, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Cardiovascular Telemetry unit, requiring 2 years of specialty experience and a VA or compact RN license.
Requirements
Active VA RN license in hand or proof of compact license required at time of consideration
Current certifications: BLS, ACLS (preferred), and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), with ACLS and BLS through the American Heart Association (AHA)
Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
Specialty experience within the last year required
NIH and stroke education required
Epic EMR experience required
Cardiac telemetry and monitoring experience required, including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
Experience managing cardiac drips required; titration skills preferred
Experience with pre/post cardiac catheterization and pre/post cardiac surgery care
Sheath removal experience required
IV therapy and phlebotomy skills required
Peripheral line care and management experience required
Central line care/management and PICC line management preferred
Isolation precautions and PPE knowledge preferred
Wound care/wound vac experience preferred
BiPAP/CPAP management, high flow nasal cannula, ABG interpretation, and non-invasive airway management preferred
Chemotherapy administration experience preferred
Social Security number required for consideration
Responsibilities
54-bed Cardiovascular Telemetry unit divided into three 18-bed wings, with additional overflow unit coverage
Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
Every other weekend required, including Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights
Patient ratio of 1:6
Floating may be requested based on facility needs
Uses Epic EMR system
Provide cardiac telemetry nursing care including monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and cardiac drip administration
Support patients pre/post cardiac catheterization, pre/post cardiac surgery, and post-MI
Coordinate care for ER holding and telemetry patients as needed
May be scheduled to work during any holiday occurring within the assignment period
Local candidates accepted at the same base rate
Prior permanent employees must have separated from the facility for at least 6 months before being eligible to travel
Requested time off (RTO) should be minimal, ideally none during the assignment and no more than 7 days total, with all requests submitted and approved prior to offer
Travel experience is not required, so 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: 5
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Worksite address
newport news, VA, 23600, US
Who can apply
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