About this opportunity
American Traveler lists this Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit opportunity in albany, Georgia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (Cardiac Stepdown) position on nights, requiring 2 years of stepdown acute care experience and telemetry proficiency.
Requirements
Active RN license (GA or Compact) currently in hand
Current certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS, and NIHSS
Minimum 2 years of Stepdown experience in an acute care setting required without exception
Experience reading and interpreting telemetry strips required
Ability to manage titrated cardiac drips and non-invasive ventilation support (BiPap, CPAP, Vapotherm)
Preferred ability to pull pacer wires; training provided if needed
Must be comfortable floating to ICU and taking stepdown-level patients or performing tasking duties if ICU experience is not held
Responsibilities
Acute care hospital setting in the Progressive Care Unit (Cardiac Stepdown, 4A/4B)
4A focuses on cardiothoracic and cardiovascular surgery patients, while 4B handles smaller procedures, drips, and CHF patients
Common diagnoses include POD #1 CABG, cardiovascular surgeries, fem-pops, arteriogram, CEA, thoracotomy, VATS, EVARs, AAA repairs, carotid endarterectomies, stents, pacemakers, ablations, AICD, CHF, and Afib with RVR
Unit has 44 beds including 8 semiprivate rooms, with average census of 32-38 patients and high daily turnover
Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5 with nurse aide ratio of 1:10
Utilizes Philips telemetry monitoring; nurses must be able to read and interpret strips
Manages titrated drips including Cardizem, amiodarone, dobutamine, renal-dose dopamine, Lasix, Bumex, heparin, Primacor, and Vaprisol
Works with BiPap, CPAP, and Vapotherm; no full ventilator management
Charts using MEDITECH EMR
12-hour night shifts from 7p-7a
Every other weekend required
Must be flexible to work holidays and days surrounding holidays as needed
Floating to ICU required, limited to stepdown-level patients unless traveler has ICU experience
In-house Hospitalist/Intensivist coverage 24/7, along with 24/7 Respiratory Therapy and Pharmacy support
Dedicated PICC/IV team available
Floor-specific orientation consists of 3 shifts
Provide direct patient care in a fast-paced cardiac stepdown environment with frequent admissions and discharges
Work under the supervision of a Charge Nurse (Clinical Supervisor)
Scrub color required: Caribbean Blue
Dress code requires natural hair color, no fake nails or shellac, no facial piercings, and no visible tattoos
Must reside more than 75 miles from the facility based on driver's license address to be eligible for this position
Not eligible for placement if previously employed by the facility within the last 12 months
First-time travelers may be considered for this position
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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Worksite address
albany, GA, 31701, US
Who can apply
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