Intermediate Care/Telemetry Float Registered Nurse
Arlington, VA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Intermediate Care (IMC) float position requiring a VA or Compact RN license and strong cardiac telemetry experience.

Responsibilities

• Work in an Intermediate Care Unit with float responsibilities to Tele (cardiac and non-cardiac) and Med/Surg units
• Care for pulmonary, cardiac, trauma, and med/surg overflow patients including those with advanced airway needs and various cardiac drips
• Night shift position, three 12-hour shifts per week (19:00 - 07:00)
• Requires working every other weekend
• No on-call responsibility
• Responsibilities include managing cardiac and pulmonary conditions such as CHF, acute and chronic pulmonary disease, rule out MI, post MI, and unstable angina
• Patients include those with tracheostomies, ventilators, high flow O2, BIPAP, chest tubes, and Zephyr Valves
• COVID-19 and annual flu vaccines are required unless an approved exemption is obtained
• Facility is smoke and nicotine free
• No time off requests will be approved after an offer is extended
• First time travelers considered if experience criteria are met

Requirements

• Active VA or Compact RN license required at time of consideration
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Cardiac telemetry experience required
• Recent experience in PCU, DOU, IMC, or Stepdown settings required
• Experience with management of dysrhythmias and cardiac drips, including titration
• Rapid Response Team experience required
• Pre/post cardiac catheterization experience required
• Central and PICC line management required
• Heparin protocol experience required
• Isolation precautions experience required
• Starting IVs, care for traumatic brain injury, nerve block catheters, surgical drains, and wound care/wound vac are preferred
• NIH Stroke Scale certification preferred

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