Cardiac Telemetry Registered Nurse
Tyler, TX
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Telemetry unit position requiring prior travel experience and EPIC proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Work in a 36-bed Telemetry unit with private rooms serving young adult to geriatric patients
• Patient population includes those requiring medical cardiac care and post-cardiac interventions such as cardiac surgery, stent placement, and pacemaker implants
• Patient ratio is 1:6
• Must float to units of equal or lower acuity as needed
• Day shift schedule of 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 to 19:00
• Every other weekend is required
• Telemetry nurses care for patients recovering from cardiac interventions and hemodynamically stable non-procedural cardiac cases
• No travel pairs or group submissions will be accepted
• No more than three days of requested time off will be approved, and no time off is allowed during the first week of orientation

Requirements

• Active TX or compact RN license required at time of consideration
• Minimum of 2 years' RN experience with previous travel experience required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• EPIC charting system experience required
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification preferred
• Applicants residing in specified local counties or within 50 miles of the facility will not be considered
• Former permanent staff must have at least a one-year break 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