Registered Nurse Med Surg Telemetry
Des Moines, IA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking a Med/Surg Tele RN with at least 24 months of recent experience, an active IA or compact RN license, and Epic charting proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Position is based in a hospital med/surg post-op surgical care unit with transition to another med/surg tele unit
• Assignment consists of 3x12 hour day shifts on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
• Travelers may be required to float to multiple campuses within the system, depending on skillset and contract
• Cares for a variety of medical-surgical patient types, including post-op surgical patients
• Epic EMR experience is required
• Will train on 3E med/surg post-op unit prior to transitioning to 5E med/surg tele unit
• May be asked to assume charge nurse responsibilities or precept new staff as needed
• First-time travelers are accepted if they have completed at least one travel contract in the past 18 months
• Must be open to extending beyond the initial 13-week assignment
• Holiday coverage may be required, and only limited time off will be granted during peak holiday windows

Requirements

• Active IA or compact RN license required at the time of consideration
• Minimum of 24 months current experience in Med/Surg or Med/Surg Tele within the past 18 months
• Experience with telemetry and cardiac monitoring highly preferred
• BLS certification from AHA or American Red Cross required
• Epic EMR proficiency required
• Heparin administration experience required
• Driver’s License required for verification

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