Med Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Lafayette, IN
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a mixed acuity Med/Surg Tele position with strong neuro experience and required certifications in IN or compact licensure.

Responsibilities

• Work in a hospital-based mixed acuity Med/Surg Tele unit caring for both medical-surgical and progressive care patients
• Patient populations include oncology, stroke, cardiac, gastrointestinal, and pulmonary cases
• Cares for MS patients at a 1:5-6 ratio and PCU patients at a 1:3-4 ratio
• Experience with drips including Cardizem, Amiodarone, Lasix, and Insulin is expected
• Care for post-heart cath and post-pacemaker patients, as well as unstable strokes and BiPap cases
• Uses Cerner for charting with prior experience required
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 or 4x12 hours, from 18:00 to 6:30
• Floating to other units within the hospital or to affiliate hospitals is required
• Primary responsibilities include managing mixed acuity patients, administering critical drips, and supporting unstable stroke care
• Must be available to work 2 of 3 major holidays during the contract
• Red tops and black bottoms are required for scrubs
• Parking is free on site
• Team environment with support for complex neuro and oncology cases
• Up to 5 days of requested time off will be automatically approved
• All travelers are expected to float as needed

Requirements

• Active IN or Compact RN license and current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications in hand are required
• Minimum of 18 months to 2 years recent Med/Surg Tele or PCU experience required
• Must have solid neuro experience and competency with required drips and procedures
• Must have graduated from a university accredited by the ACEN or CCNE
• Cerner charting experience required
• First-time travelers will be considered
• Perm or PRN former employees must have a 12-month separation before applying as a traveler
• Local candidates are not accepted for this unit

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