About this opportunity
American Traveler, LLC. lists this Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit opportunity in charleston, West Virginia. 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 position supporting post-op open heart and cardiothoracic patients, requiring 2+ years of PCU experience and chest tube/central line skills.
Requirements
Active WV RN license or Compact license in hand required
Current BLS and ACLS certifications required (AHA preferred)
Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
Chest tube insertion assistance, management, and removal experience required
Central line experience required
External/internal pacemaker experience required
Wound vac management experience required
Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and emergency response
2 Manager or Charge Nurse references from within the past 2 years required
SSN and DOB required for consideration
Flu vaccination required unless medical exemption is provided
COVID vaccination required, with medical/religious exemptions considered case-by-case
Responsibilities
Work in a 29-bed Progressive Care Unit within a major teaching hospital and Level IV Trauma Center
Care for post-op open heart and other cardiothoracic surgical patients requiring cardiac monitoring, with occasional Med/Surg overflow
4:1 patient ratio
Night shift schedule (7P-7A), 3x12 or 4x12 hours, weekdays with every other weekend required
36 or 48-hour contract options available
Floating within scope required to meet facility needs
Orientation held every other Thursday
Uses Cerner charting system
Scrub color required: Royal Blue/White
Provide progressive cardiac care to post-surgical open heart and cardiothoracic patients
Monitor for and manage cardiac dysrhythmias and respond to emergencies
Blocked schedule requests may be accommodated
Holiday RTO limited to no more than 1 of the 3 major holidays
Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from the facility; those within 75-99 miles may be considered case-by-case at the standard rate
Free parking provided for travelers
Former permanent employees must wait 3 years from last date worked before returning as travelers
Current employees of the Vandalia Health System (including CAMC, Mon Health, Davis Medical Center, Broaddus Hospital, Webster Memorial Hospital, Grafton City Hospital, Highland-Clarksburg Hospital, and Minnie Hamilton Health System) are not eligible for this travel contract
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
Job ID: P-
Open Positions: 1
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Worksite address
charleston, WV, 25329, US
Who can apply
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