Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Ketchum, ID
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg night shift position requiring Idaho or compact RN licensure and strong acute care skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in an acute care Critical Access Hospital (CAH) on a 19-bed Medical Surgical unit
• Patient population includes both pediatric and adult Med/Surg cases, with common diagnoses such as post-op orthopedic, ski trauma, fractures, total joint replacements, GYN surgical procedures, and respiratory conditions
• Average census is 9 patients with a maximum 1:5 RN-to-patient ratio, supported by 4 RNs usually on shift
• RNs will titrate drips including Heparin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, and initiate pressors for critical patients
• Use of Epic EMR is required
• Night shifts are 12 hours, scheduled 3 nights per week, with self-scheduling alongside core staff
• Weekend and holiday shifts are equitably distributed with core staff
• Call required twice per contract
• Floating may be required for helping hands or safety attendant tasks, but not to other departments
• Responsibilities include assessment, monitoring, medication administration, wound care, rhythm recognition, and managing surgical drains and tele patients
• Must be comfortable working with pediatric and adult patients with diverse medical and surgical needs
• RNs are responsible for reading and interpreting telemetry, assisted by techs for monitoring
• Support team includes a charge RN, 1-2 CNAs per shift, and access to a virtual care team for admissions and discharges
• Two shifts of unit-specific orientation are provided
• Any color scrubs may be worn
• No blocked scheduling or special scheduling requests are accepted

Requirements

• Active Idaho or compact RN license required at time of consideration
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg experience, including pediatrics and ortho post-op/totals
• Ability to titrate and administer common drips such as Heparin and cardiac medications
• Experience with Epic EMR documentation required or preferred
• Two recent professional references required: one from a supervisor within the last 12 months and another from a peer or supervisor within the last 3 years
• Driver’s license and supporting documents must be provided for consideration
• Candidates must live outside a 50-mile radius of the facility
• Permanent employees must be separated for at least one year before applying 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