Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Washington, DC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position in Washington, DC, requiring a DC RN license, AHA BLS/ACLS, and Cerner experience.

Responsibilities

• Work in a Medical/Surgical Telemetry inpatient care setting
• Day shifts consisting of 3 x 12-hour shifts per week
• Assignment duration is 9 weeks
• Care for adult acute care med/tele patient population
• Cerner EMR experience is required
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility per traveler rules
• Deliver competent and efficient nursing care for med/surg telemetry patients
• Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments and complete documentation as per policy
• Provide age-appropriate care based on patient needs
• Holiday and weekend coverage may be required per unit demands
• AHA-issued certifications are mandatory for employment consideration
• COVID and flu vaccination requirements apply

Requirements

• Active DC RN license required prior to start
• American Heart Association (AHA) BLS and ACLS certifications required
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) and CPI certification required
• At least 2 years of RN experience with 1 year of recent med/tele acute care inpatient experience in a US hospital required
• Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program
• Cerner experience required
• Must pass a telemetry rhythm interpretation test prior to start
• Two manager or supervisor references preferred from the last 12 months, with at least one from the most recent employer
• BSN highly desired

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