Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse
Bloomington, IN
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position requiring BLS and NIHSS certifications with potential charge nurse responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Med/Surg Tele unit in a hospital setting
• 2E overflow assignment
• Day shift with options for 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts, typically 7:00–19:30
• Patient care involves medical-surgical and telemetry populations
• Use of Cerner EMR system is required
• Floating required within the hospital or to affiliate hospitals
• Assignment length is 13 weeks
• Charge nurse duties may be assigned based on operational needs with provided training
• May be required to provide charge nurse coverage as needed, with additional support and training provided
• Must be willing to float to similar units or affiliate facilities as operationally necessary
• Holiday coverage required for at least 2 out of 3 major holidays during the contract
• Up to 5 days of requested time off may be auto-approved
• Travelers from in-state (IN) may face restrictions per facility policy after 11/30/24, with exceptions for perioperative and certain allied roles

Requirements

• Active IN or compact RN license (standard, temporary, or approved pending accepted if in hand at start)
• BLS and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications accepted from AHA or RQI; must be current at time of consideration
• Graduation from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
• 2 years of recent Med/Surg Tele experience required
• Cerner charting experience required
• First-time travelers will be considered
• Not accepting local candidates for this unit
• Perm or PRN former employees must wait 12 months before reapplying 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