Travel Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Wilmington, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele assignment requiring surgical unit experience and advanced cardiac certifications.

Responsibilities

• Work in an adult Med/Surg Tele unit within a hospital setting
• Unit cares for surgical patients and surgical stepdown with wide-ranging diagnoses including post-op and trauma cases
• Patient ratio is typically 1:6 for surgical and medicine inpatients
• Night shifts are 12 hours, with a schedule of three shifts per week (18:45–07:15)
• Every other weekend is required
• Floating to similar units or affiliate hospitals may be required based on census and skills
• Assigned to Storm Team or Hurricane Team with expectation to report during severe events
• Wide range of inpatient surgical procedures performed, including cholecystectomy, appendectomy, hernia repair, and more
• Uses wound vacs, chest tubes, NG/corpak tubes, multiple types of surgical drains
• EPIC used for documentation
• 13 to 26 week contracts available, with option for 36 or 48-hour workweeks
• Responsibilities include interpreting cardiac rhythms, responding to rapid response situations, managing surgical wounds, and providing specialized surgical and medical care
• Two days of hospital orientation and 24 hours of floor training provided
• Navy scrubs or navy bottoms with white tops required
• No RTO allowed in the first week; maximum of 7 days RTO approved if not on major holidays
• Must work at least two out of three major holidays during the contract
• Travel pairs allowed but must be assigned to different units
• Fatigue policy prohibits working more than five days in a row or more than 60 hours per week
• Modules must be completed pre-start and annually as assigned
• Candidates with prior permanent or per diem staff employment at the health system must have a 12-month gap before being considered

Requirements

• Active NC or Compact RN license required in hand by start date
• Minimum 2 years recent surgical unit experience required
• Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Must have skills in dysrhythmia interpretation and management, rapid response, blood product administration, central and peripheral line care, surgical drains, airway management, isolation precautions, and wound care
• Experience with Epic EMR required
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• References from supervisors within the past 12 months required at start
• Travel experience preferred but not required

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