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

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position with strong Med/Tele skills and the flexibility to float within a multi-hospital region.

Responsibilities

• Work in a 27-bed Med/Surg Telemetry unit within a hospital setting
• Patient population includes stroke, COPD, chest pain, altered mental status, and GI bleed
• RN patient ratio is 1:5 with average daily census of 20 patients
• Uses Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Philips monitors
• Shifts are 1900-0700 (12-hour nights) with every other weekend rotation
• No on-call requirements
• Travelers will work 75% of holidays
• Floating required within all facilities in the designated region and within scope of practice
• Mid-shift floating between facilities is compensated and on the clock
• Primary responsibilities include care coordination, medication administration, and monitoring of telemetry patients
• Support staff includes CNAs (certified for certain procedures), 24/7 charge nurse, phlebotomy, respiratory therapy, and hospitalists
• Telemetry monitoring techs available
• Positive and team-driven unit culture
• Orientation includes facility onboarding and 2 days of departmental training
• Navy blue scrubs are required
• Free parking provided
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the home unit to be eligible
• Up to 6 days of requested time off can be approved (excluding holidays), with contract extension required for unworked hours
• Not preferred for first-time travelers, but will consider Resource Team candidates

Requirements

• Active RN license (Standard or Compact) required and in hand
• Minimum of 18 months Med/Tele experience required
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Proficiency in general Med/Tele skills including stroke assessment, cardiac rhythm interpretation, chest tube management, trach care, PIV starts, NGT placement, drain/tube management, and PCA pumps
• Experience managing cardiac drips, heparin, blood products, and IV fluids
• Epic EMR experience 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