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

Job Description

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

Responsibilities

• Position is within a Med/Surg Tele unit at a hospital with 14 private rooms
• Patient population includes cancer, neutropenic fever, medical overflow, and patients receiving chemo/biotherapy
• Typical RN to patient ratio is 1:4-5
• No on-call responsibilities
• Every other weekend rotation required
• Travelers are required to work 75% of major holidays
• Floating within Region 1 facilities, including Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, Central Division hospitals (including CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH for peds only) as needed and within scope of practice
• Day shift schedule from 0700-1900 with additional possible shift times (0645-1915 and 1845-0715)
• EMR is Epic; utilizes Alaris IV pumps and Omnicell med dispensing systems
• Tele patients are remotely monitored in an off-unit arrhythmia center
• Role includes starting IVs, managing drains, and providing care to a varied Med/Surg patient population
• Oncology RNs experienced in port accessing may perform this skill
• CNAs provide broad support, including ADLs, phlebotomy, EKGs, and glucometer checks
• Team includes charge nurse, IV/VAT team, and access to respiratory therapy and hospitalists
• Scrub color is navy
• Free parking is provided
• A professional, team-oriented unit culture is promoted
• Day and facility orientation provided, including NEO and 2 days departmental training
• Up to 6 days of time off may be approved, with holidays excluded
• Travelers who float mid-shift are paid for travel time between facilities

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Minimum 18 months of recent Med/Surg Tele RN experience required
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• ONS chemotherapy/biotherapy certification is preferred but not required
• Experience with PIV starts, NG tube management, pleurx drains, surgical drain and chest tube management required
• Experience with Epic EMR preferred
• Must live at least 50 miles from the primary facility
• First-time travelers are not accepted

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