Telemetry Registered Nurse
Des Moines, IA
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced travel RN for a Telemetry/Progressive Care Unit position requiring a minimum of 24 months of cardiac experience, Epic proficiency, and an active IA or compact RN license.

Responsibilities

• Progressive Care/Telemetry unit in an acute care hospital setting
• Patient population includes post-CABG, ICD, pacemaker, cardiac drips, and vascular surgical patients
• Patient ratios are 1:4 on days and 1:6 on nights
• 24-bed unit with telemetry tech monitoring
• Cardiac drips include Nitroglycerin, Cardene, Heparin, Diltiazem, Dopamine, and others
• EMR: Epic (experience required)
• Equipment used includes Alaris IV pumps and wound vacs
• Floating required across multiple campuses
• Navy blue solid scrubs required
• Candidates who were employed by the facility within the past 12 months may not be eligible for consideration
• Travelers must work 2 of the 3 winter holidays: Christmas, New Year's, or Thanksgiving
• RTO is limited to 1 day during the Thanksgiving holiday week (11/26–11/30) and 1 day during the winter holiday period (12/23–1/2), regardless of holidays worked
• Candidates living within 50 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced travel pay rate

Requirements

• Active IA RN license or compact RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS (AHA) certifications required and must be active at time of consideration
• Minimum 24 months of Telemetry/Cardiac RN experience required
• Experience with CABG, ICD, pacemaker, cardiac drips, and vascular surgical patient populations required
• Cardiac rhythm interpretation experience required
• Drip and titration experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Experience with Alaris IV pumps and wound vacs required
• Must have completed at least one travel contract within the previous 18 months — first-time travelers are not accepted
• One supervisory performance evaluation or reference from within the past 2 years required for consideration
• Driver's license or proof of permanent residency required for consideration

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