Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Lafayette, IN
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position requiring neuro experience, ACLS and BLS certifications, and IN or compact licensure.

Responsibilities

• Work in a dynamic mixed acuity unit providing care to both medical-surgical and progressive (PCU) level patients
• Patient populations include oncology, stroke, cardiac, gastrointestinal, and pulmonary cases
• MS patients are assigned a 1:5-6 nurse-to-patient ratio; PCU patients 1:3-4
• Administers drips such as Cardizem, Amiodarone, Lasix, and Insulin; cares for post-heart cath and post-pacemaker patients
• Care for unstable stroke patients and those on BiPap
• Uses Cerner charting system
• Shift options include day shifts of 4x12 hours (6:00–18:30) or 3x12 hours, with weekend and holiday coverage required
• All travelers must float within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate hospital
• Responsibilities include monitoring and administering specialized drips, providing care to advanced acuity patients, and supporting oncology and stroke care
• Scrub requirement is red top with black bottoms
• All travelers will be required to float as needed based on unit needs
• Candidates must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Up to 5 days of requested time off will be automatically approved
• Free parking is available to staff
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Former permanent or PRN employees must have a 12-month separation before applying as a traveler

Requirements

• Active IN state RN license, IN temp, or compact RN license required prior to start
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required (AHA or RQI accepted)
• 18 months to 2 years of relevant experience required
• Solid neuro experience is required
• Experience with Cardizem, Amiodarone, Lasix, and Insulin drips, as well as post heart cath and post-pacemaker care
• Cerner charting experience required
• Graduation from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program required
• Local candidates are not accepted for this position

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