Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse
Elizabeth, NJ
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele assignment requiring a NJ or compact license, BLS, ACLS, NIH certification, and prior MS/Tele experience.

Responsibilities

• Work in a hospital Med/Surg Telemetry unit
• Cares for patients with CHF, stroke, renal failure with fluid overload, stable non-STEMI, and post cardiac cath/post staged-PCI
• Required to read rhythm strips and intervene appropriately
• Staff to patient ratio is 1:5-7
• Night shift position (3x12 hours, 19:00-07:30)
• Every other weekend required
• Floating to Med/Surg and other units based on hospital needs
• Uses Allscripts and EPIC EMR systems
• Main patient diagnoses include cardiac, neurological, and renal conditions
• First time travelers are not preferred
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate
• Scrub color is navy blue
• Facility does not accept travel pairs

Requirements

• Active NJ or compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg Telemetry experience required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications required
• Must be able to read rhythm strips
• RWJBH staff (full time or PRN) must not have worked at RWJBH within the past year

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