About this opportunity
American Traveler, LLC. lists this Travel RN - Telemetry - Stepdown opportunity in town of weston, Wisconsin. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
American Traveler is hiring a Telemetry/Stepdown RN for a night shift PCU position requiring drip titration experience and WI or compact RN licensure.
Requirements
Active WI or compact RN license required
Current BLS and ACLS certification (AHA)
EKG course certification required
Minimum 1 year of relevant RN experience required
Post cath lab experience beneficial but not required
Art line experience appreciated but not required
2 professional references required for consideration, one from a supervisor and one from a peer or supervisor
Responsibilities
PCU/IMC-Tele unit in an acute care hospital setting with 30 beds
Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4, may stretch to 1:5 with sick calls or added CNA support
Patient population includes cardiac, NSTEMI, post cath lab, afib, CHF, GI bleed, detox, respiratory distress, and sepsis cases
RNs required to titrate drips including nitro, diltiazem, insulin, heparin, and amiodarone
Charge RN takes an assignment of 2 patients
CNA support available at a 1:10-12 ratio depending on census
Uses RT equipment including CPAP, BiPAP, and Optiflow
Tele techs monitor and read strips using GE monitors
12-hour night shifts (7p-7a), no self-scheduling
Every other weekend and every other holiday required
Call/standby requirement
Floating required to MS or IMC overflow/ICU
Charting completed in Cerner, currently transitioning to Epic
Provide direct patient care for cardiac and stepdown-level patients, including drip management and monitoring
Unit/department-specific orientation of up to 3 days
Navy blue scrub color required
Candidates must clock in and out at the facility
Candidates residing within 80 miles of the facility are considered local
Former permanent staff must have an end date at least 6 months prior to consideration
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
Job ID: P-
Open Positions: 1
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Who can apply
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