Med/Telemetry Swing Bed RN
Valley City, ND
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position requiring night shifts and competency in acute and swingbed care.

Responsibilities

• Work in an acute care setting on a combined Med/Tele/Swingbed unit
• 19-bed unit with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:3-6
• Patient population includes acute and swingbed cases such as pneumonia, rehab, COPD, CHF, pancreatitis, and GI bleed
• Uses telemetry monitoring equipment (Mindray) and requires reading own strips
• Must be able to set up and manage BiPAP, CPAP, and High Flow Nasal Cannula devices
• Charting is done using MEDITECH EMR
• Night shift schedule with every other weekend and holiday required
• Float required to Med/Tele Acute, Observation, and Swingbed units
• Team scheduling is used and self-scheduling may be possible
• No call or standby is required
• RNs on this unit may participate in the code team
• Unit has strong teamwork and a positive, supportive culture
• Attributes for success include dependability, compassion, knowledge, and flexibility
• One CNA per shift provides personal care, vitals, and weights support
• Unit or department orientation typically consists of 3-4 twelve hour shifts
• Scrubs of any color are permitted; nurses must supply their own
• First to float if needed
• Every other holiday coverage required
• Requested time off (RTO) totaling 7 days or fewer per contract must be submitted up front; no additional RTO will be approved after assignment begins
• First time travelers are welcome to apply

Requirements

• Active ND or compact RN license required at time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; pending certifications not accepted
• Minimum of 1 year RN experience in medical or telemetry settings
• Competency with IV starts, telemetry monitoring, NG, and foley catheter insertion required
• Must be competent in setting up and managing respiratory therapy equipment such as BiPAP, CPAP, and HFNC
• Must be able to read telemetry strips independently
• MEDITECH EMR experience preferred
• Must provide a copy of driver’s license for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from last 12 months, and one peer or supervisor from last 3 years
• May not have been directly employed by any CommonSpirit facility (including CHI and Dignity) in the past year
• Permanent residence must be at least 50 miles from the facility

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