IMC/Telemetry/Med-Surg Float RN
Arlington, VA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Intermediate Care Unit float position requiring a VA or Compact license, advanced cardiac care skills, and telemetry experience.

Responsibilities

• Work in an Intermediate Care Unit (IMC) with floating required to Telemetry (cardiac and non-cardiac) and Medical-Surgical units
• Care for pulmonary, cardiac, and trauma patients, including those with advanced airway management needs
• Patient population includes acute and chronic pulmonary conditions, CHF, myocardial infarction, cardiac cath, post-device insertion, dysrhythmias, and med/surg overflow
• Manage patients on ventilators, high flow O2, BIPAP, cardiac drips, and those with chest tubes or Zephyr Valves
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hour shifts (7:00-19:00), every other weekend required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Use and monitoring of telemetry equipment is required
• EMR system is Epic; training or testing may be required based on recent experience
• Provide advanced care for critically ill cardiac, pulmonary, and trauma patients, including those with ventilators and tracheostomies
• Float among IMC, telemetry, and medical-surgical units as needed
• Must be comfortable managing complex post-cardiac procedures and using rapid response protocols
• Epic EMR training provided if recent experience is insufficient; attendance at Epic orientation class may be required
• Expectation to work some holidays
• Facility is smoke/nicotine free
• First-time travelers will be considered
• Former staff must have a one-year separation from the facility before working as a traveler
• Keep time-off requests minimal and submit with application; post-offer requests will not be approved

Requirements

• Active VA or Compact RN license must be in hand at time of consideration
• Current certifications in BLS and ACLS required
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) preferred
• Minimum recent experience in PCU, DOU, IMC, or Stepdown required
• Demonstrated cardiac telemetry and dysrhythmia management experience required
• Experience with rapid response teams, pre and post cardiac catheterization, and management of central/PICC lines required
• Ability to manage and titrate cardiac drips and follow heparin protocols required
• Experience with isolation precautions required
• COVID-19 and Flu vaccines required (with limited exemption consideration during flu season)
• Physical capability to perform intermediate and critical care nursing tasks

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