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

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position on night shifts, with IA or compact RN license and at least 24 months of Med Surg or Med Surg Tele experience.

Responsibilities

• Work in a hospital Med Surg/Med Surg Tele environment with both post-op surgical and general medical-surgical patients
• Initial training on the 3E Med Surg post-op unit with transition to 5E unit after March 10
• Night shifts are 12 hours, totaling 36 hours per week
• Required to work every third weekend and rotate holidays as scheduled
• May float to all campuses within skillset and contracted unit as needed
• EMR used is Epic and prior experience is required
• Responsibilities may include assuming charge duties and precepting new team members as needed
• Must be open to contract extension past 13 weeks
• First time travelers are accepted if at least one travel contract was completed within the past 18 months
• Holiday coverage and weekend rotation are required as part of the contract

Requirements

• Active IA or compact RN license required at time of consideration
• Minimum of 24 months recent experience in Med Surg or Med Surg Tele within the last 2 years
• AHA or ARC BLS certification required
• Proficiency caring for a variety of Med Surg patient types
• Experience with Epic EMR required
• Experience administering Heparin required
• Skills in telemetry/cardiac care preferred
• Driver's license required for compliance
• Skills checklist specific to Med Surg/Med Surg Tele must be presented

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