Stepdown ICU Registered Nurse (Telemetry)
Orangeburg, SC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Stepdown ICU position requiring SC or compact RN licensure, Epic proficiency, and cardiac telemetry experience.

Responsibilities

• Work in the stepdown ICU unit of an acute care hospital
• Night shifts, 3x12 hours from 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m.
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4
• Care for adult patients requiring cardiac telemetry
• Epic EMR is used and prior Epic experience is required
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call responsibility
• Floating required within scope of practice and between similar units or sister facilities
• Provide nursing care to stepdown ICU patients, including cardiac monitoring and interventions
• Royal blue scrubs are required
• First-time travelers are accepted for this assignment
• All RTO must be declared at submission; approval is based on facility needs
• Free parking is available on site
• May be assigned to emergency response teams during hurricane season (June–November)
• Mandatory completion of pre-start modules averaging 4 hours
• Position is open to block scheduling request but approval not guaranteed

Requirements

• Active SC or compact RN license required prior to start
• Minimum of 1 year recent stepdown experience required, 2 years preferred
• Current BLS and NIHSS certifications required; ACLS and CPI preferred
• Competency and experience in cardiac telemetry required
• Epic EMR experience required
• SSN and driver's license required for consideration
• Candidates must live outside a 60-mile radius to qualify for travel rates, local candidates considered at a reduced rate
• Previous permanent or PRN staff must be separated from the health system for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler

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