About this opportunity
American Traveler, LLC. lists this Travel RN - Telemetry opportunity in oxnard, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
American Traveler is hiring a Telemetry RN for a float pool position requiring 2-3 years of tele experience and a CA RN license, with float responsibilities across two campuses.
Requirements
Active CA RN license required
Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
Minimum 2-3 years of recent telemetry nursing experience required
Experience managing drips required
Chest tube experience preferred
Travel nursing experience preferred
Must be able to read telemetry strips independently
Comfortable working in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment with limited support staff
Responsibilities
Float pool position based at a hospital, floating to a second facility 9 miles away
Telemetry unit with 31 beds and a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio
Charge nurse and resource RN or shift manager on every shift, charge nurse does not take a patient assignment
Nurse aides typically available, though staffing may vary by census
Cares for high-acuity patients including pneumonia, end-stage renal disease, post cath lab, respiratory distress, CHF, and COPD
Manages non-titrating drips including amiodarone, cardizem, and heparin
No ventilator management, though patients may require BiPAP or CPAP
Uses Philips telemetry monitors with dedicated monitor techs; RNs must read and sign off on strips
In-house hospitalist coverage with on-call availability after hours
24/7 respiratory therapy and pharmacy support
No IV team support
Night shift, 12-hour shifts (7p-7:30a)
Weekend requirement of 4 shifts in a 4-week schedule (Fri, Sat, Sun nights)
Holiday coverage required for one major and one minor holiday
Floats to 2 South, 3 North, the second facility (tele or medsurg), and ER for MS/tele holds
Uses Cerner EMR
Navy scrub color required
Provide primary telemetry nursing care with limited dedicated tech support
Complete floor-specific orientation including one shift on the home unit and one shift on each floating unit, plus orientation at the second facility
Strong candidates will demonstrate a positive attitude and compassionate patient care approach
First-time travelers may be considered given sufficient telemetry experience
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: 2
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Worksite address
oxnard, CA, 93033, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.