Intermediate Care/ED Boarder RN
Washington, DC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced travel RN for an IMC (Intermediate Care) position managing ED boarding patients, requiring prior travel experience and DC RN licensure.

Responsibilities

• Work setting is an Intermediate Care Unit (IMC) within a hospital, caring for admitted patients who are boarding in the ED while awaiting inpatient bed placement
• Patient population includes adults with varying diagnoses requiring intermediate-level monitoring and care
• Patient ratio is 1:4–5
• Shift is nights, 3x12 hours (19:00–07:30)
• Every other weekend required
• Floating is required to units of equivalent or lower acuity
• Primary charting system is Cerner
• Medication dispensing via Pyxis
• Responsible for assuming care of admitted patients boarding in the ED while awaiting placement on an inpatient unit, managing a diverse range of diagnoses and acuity levels
• Preferred experience includes cardiac telemetry, ER holding, and PCU/DOU/IMC/stepdown settings
• Must be willing and able to care for COVID-19 patients
• Any color scrubs are acceptable
• Candidates residing within 60 miles of the facility should contact American Traveler for rate details
• All scheduling and time-off requests must be communicated at the time of initial application

Requirements

• Active DC RN license required; pending DC license accepted provided proof of pending status is submitted and license is in hand prior to start date
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• At least 1 prior travel assignment required
• Cerner EMR experience required
• Must successfully pass the Relias EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam with a minimum overall score of 80% and 100% on lethal rhythms
• Required skills include: telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation and management, IV insulin protocols and insulin drip titration, heparin protocols, PCA management, feeding tube care, pre/post hemodialysis management, renal failure management, IV therapy/phlebotomy, and isolation precautions
• 2 professional supervisory references from within the past 2 years required for consideration
• Full 7-year work history with all gaps explained 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