Cardiac Telemetry RN
Bel Air, MD
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiac Telemetry night shift position, requiring an active MD or compact RN license and cardiac telemetry experience.

Responsibilities

• Position is in the Cardiac Telemetry (3W Cardiac MS/Tele) unit in a hospital setting
• Night shifts, 3x12 hours per week, 19:00-07:30
• Every other weekend required
• Cares for adult and geriatric patients with cardiac diagnoses, including stroke/TIA and stable post-cardiac cath cases
• Uses remote telemetry monitoring (Hicuity System) and specialized equipment such as Zebra portable phones, Alaris IV pumps, and Coviden Feeding Pump
• Administers specialty drips including Cardizem (non-titratable), Amiodarone, Heparin, Protonix, and Lasix
• Floating required within specialty and to lower acuity units as needed
• No pre-scheduled on-call requirements, but rare call-off/on-call status due to low census
• Responsible for monitoring and caring for adult and geriatric patients with cardiac and telemetry needs including post-stroke/TIA and stable cath cases
• Cardiac drips managed are non-titratable per protocol
• Will float within the hospital, with travelers being first to float based on unit needs
• Cannot request block scheduling or schedule restrictions, but unit will try to accommodate if possible
• Holiday shifts are required as scheduled
• Return travelers must have been gone at least 6 months from the system, and former staff must be gone for 12 months to return as a traveler
• Travelers must be comfortable with floating and not have special requests regarding assignment scope
• Most locations allow one contract extension before a 6-month break is required

Requirements

• Active RN license in MD or Compact State required at time of consideration
• Current AHA BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Current NIH Stroke Scale certification required
• At least 1 year of recent cardiac telemetry nursing experience is required
• First-time travelers accepted if they have strong clinical skills and experience
• Must provide two recent professional references (one supervisor/manager and one charge RN is acceptable)
• Must live at least 50 miles from the hospital to be eligible for the travel position
• CPI certification may be required for unit compliance
• Completion of required modules and compliance documentation prior to start

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