Telemetry Registered Nurse
Charleston, WV
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring a Telemetry RN for night shifts caring for cardiovascular and progressive care patients, requiring at least 2 years of recent experience and a WV or compact RN license.

Responsibilities

• Work in a telemetry unit of a short-term acute care and Level IV trauma teaching hospital
• Care for pre/post op cardiovascular, medical cardiac, vascular, amputee, and detox patients requiring progressive monitoring
• Patient ratios are typically 1:4, with 1:5 possible during staffing challenges, and LPN support on the unit
• Handles procedures such as IV starts, ostomies, chest tubes, wound vacs/care, central lines, PICCs, CPAP/BiPAP, and manages cardiac drips
• Three or four 12-hour night shifts (7:00pm-7:00am), with every other weekend required
• Floating within clinical scope may be required to meet facility needs
• Uses Cerner for charting; Cerner experience preferred
• Blocked schedule requests may be accommodated
• Must live more than 100 miles from facility; 75-99 miles considered on a case-by-case basis
• Primary responsibilities include providing specialized care and monitoring to cardiac and surgical patients on a telemetry unit
• May supervise and assist LPNs depending on caseload and staffing
• Team-oriented environment with LPN support and a focus on quality patient care
• Royal blue or white scrubs required for RNs
• Free parking available for travelers
• Modules must be completed prior to start; average completion time is 2–4 hours and modules are recorded on a certificate
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Holiday coverage as assigned may be required
• Former perm employees must wait two years after last employed date before returning as travelers
• Not eligible if currently employed by the facility or any Vandalia Health System member

Requirements

• Active WV or compact RN license in hand or pending at time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years of recent telemetry or progressive care RN experience required
• BLS certification required; MAB preferred
• Strong skills in telemetry monitoring, IV starts, and progressive care procedures
• Clean license required; cases with past issues considered individually
• Flu vaccine required during flu season unless medically exempt
• Must provide two manager or charge references from the past two years

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