Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Winston-Salem, NC
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking a skilled RN for a Med/Surg Tele position specializing in hematology/oncology care with oncology experience preferred and every other weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

• Position is in a hospital setting on a 40-bed hematology/oncology med-surg telemetry unit
• Patient population includes hematology and oncology patients, leukemia, symptom management, and end-of-life care
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4-5 depending on acuity
• Telemetry monitoring is centralized, with RNs required to verify strips each shift
• Shifts available are 1830-0700 (nights), with a rotation every other weekend
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of major holidays
• Floating is within the cancer center first, and then to any med-surg unit in the hospital
• No on-call required
• Uses Epic for EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell dispensing, and Philips monitors
• Responsibilities include care for oncology patients, symptom management, comfort care, and end-of-life support
• Department support includes CNAs, receptionists, charge nurses, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team during days, respiratory therapists, and hospitalists 24/7
• Initial orientation consists of New Employee Orientation plus two days departmental training
• Royal blue scrubs required
• Free onsite parking provided
• First-time travelers with the required experience are welcome to apply
• Up to 7 days of requested time off considered, with extension required
• Travelers will participate in a rotating holiday coverage schedule

Requirements

• Active RN license required
• Minimum of one year recent med/surg tele or oncology nursing experience required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) required if assigned to Resource Team
• ONS and OCN certifications preferred
• Competency in port access, blood product administration, electrolyte management, EOL care, pain/symptom management, PIV starts, and cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Experience using Epic EMR preferred

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