Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Washington, DC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position requiring a DC RN license, NIHSS, BLS, ACLS certifications, and two years of prior MS/Tele experience.

Responsibilities

• Position is based in a Medical/Surgical Telemetry unit at a hospital
• Serves adults requiring medical-surgical and telemetry care
• Three 12-hour night shifts per week
• Assignment duration is 13 weeks
• Work involves IV therapy and telemetry monitoring
• Experience with Cerner EMR required
• Delivers compassionate and competent care to a diverse adult patient population
• Conducts initial and ongoing assessments and completes timely admission documentation
• Interprets patient data and tailors care to individual needs across the lifespan
• Must live at least 25 miles from the facility to be eligible as a traveler
• Scrub color requirements and holiday coverage details to be confirmed at assignment

Requirements

• Active, unencumbered DC RN license required at time of application (no pending licenses accepted)
• Minimum two years of RN experience in medical/surgical telemetry in a US hospital setting
• Current certifications required: NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) through AHA
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) highly preferred
• Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program required
• Cerner EMR experience required
• Must provide two manager or supervisor references from the past twelve months, preferably including the most recent employer
• Valid US Social Security Number (SSN) required for consideration
• CPI certification mandated by position

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