Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Bluffton, IN
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Acute Care position with telemetry experience at a small community hospital in Bluffton, IN, working nights on a 13-week travel contract.

Responsibilities

• Acute care medical-surgical unit with telemetry, progressive care, and swing bed capabilities in a small community hospital setting
• Facility has 40 licensed beds (including 10 swing beds) with 20 beds in the unit and an average daily census of 10
• Patient ratios are 1:6 for acute care and 1:10 for swing beds
• Night shift hours: 1900–0730
• Every 4th weekend required; no on-call requirements
• Floating to other units is not required
• Blocked scheduling is available
• Cerner EMR (preferred)
• 13-week contract
• Provides acute care nursing with telemetry monitoring in a swing bed-capable unit
• RTO is limited to up to 48 hours for a 13-week commitment, and RTO requests must be less than one week in duration
• Every other holiday coverage is required
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Candidates who have worked at any CHS facility as permanent staff within the past 2 years are not eligible for this position

Requirements

• Active IN RN license or compact license currently in hand
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start date
• PALS certification preferred
• Minimum 1 year of recent Med/Surg experience required; 3 years preferred
• Proficiency in IV starts, nursing assessments, and telemetry monitoring required
• ICU drip experience preferred
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted
• Valid driver's license required
• US Social Security Number required
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

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