Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Concord, NC
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position requiring at least 18 months of recent experience and a NC or compact RN license.

Responsibilities

• Work in a 10-bed Med/Surg Tele unit in a hospital setting
• Average daily patient census is eight with an RN to patient ratio of 1:5
• Provide care for patients with common diagnoses such as chest pain, syncope, and angina
• Night shift position with 12-hour shifts from 1900-0700
• Every other weekend rotation is required
• Travelers must work 75% of holidays during the contract
• Floating within the regional group of facilities may be required
• EMR used is Epic and IV pumps are Alaris with Omnicell medication dispensing
• Responsibilities include general Med/Surg Tele nursing care and management of complex equipment
• Support available from supervisors, charge and resource RNs, IV/VAT team, and hospitalist/phlebotomy shared services
• Orientation includes facility and two days of departmental onboarding
• Scrub color is navy
• RTO can be approved for up to six days excluding holidays, with time to be made up as needed
• Applicants must have a permanent address located at least 50 miles from the home unit
• First-time travelers may be considered but are not preferred
• The work culture emphasizes teamwork and inclusivity

Requirements

• Active NC or compact state RN license required
• Minimum of 18 months recent Med/Surg Tele RN experience
• Certifications required: BLS and ACLS; NIHSS required for Resource Team
• Competency in cardiac rhythm interpretation, stroke care, trach care, PIV starts, chest tube management, and specialized drain/tube management
• Experience with medication gtt management, including cardiac drips, Heparin, blood products, and IV fluids

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