Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry
Baltimore, MD
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit (CVPCU) night shift position specializing in post-cardiac surgery patient care requiring high acuity experience.

Responsibilities

• Work in a hospital-based Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit (CVPCU) surgical step-down setting
• Patient population includes individuals recovering from cardiac and vascular surgeries, heart and lung transplants, and those with mechanical circulatory support devices such as LVADs
• 12 out of 32 unit beds are designated for IMC-level continuous cardiac monitoring; remaining beds are telemetry or non-monitored
• Typical nurse-patient ratios are 1:3 during the day and 1:4 at night across mixed acuity levels
• Night shift position with hours from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Epic EMR is utilized, and experience with this system is required
• Primary responsibilities include caring for post-operative patients following cardiac, vascular, and thoracic surgery, including those using LVADs or recovering from transplant procedures
• Work in a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment
• Assigned to mixed acuity patients, including IMC, telemetry, and non-monitored levels
• Orientation takes place on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate except for specified facilities
• Scrub or dress code and holiday requirements are determined by the unit and facility policies

Requirements

• Active MD or compact RN license
• Current BLS certification required
• At least 2 years of recent cardiac open heart recovery experience
• Minimum of 2 prior travel assignments in comparable settings
• Strong surgical IMC and ICU experience needed for high acuity IMC patient management
• Experience in facilities with at least 500 beds is required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Critical Care Certification and ACLS are preferred qualifications

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