Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry
Billings, MT
TotalMed RN
3x12 hrs, Days, Nights
Referral Bonus

Unit Overview

Telemetry Nursing Resource Team

• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg-Telemetry experience required.
• First-time travelers accepted, although previous travel experience is preferred.

Floating Expectations

This is a resource team position with floating required throughout the hospital within the RN's scope of practice, including Medical, Surgical, Oncology, Ortho/Neuro, Observation, ED Hold, and Behavioral Health units (if comfortable).

Required Certifications

• BLS
• ACLS
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)

Days or nights available 

Patient Ratios

Days: 1:4-5
Nights: 1:5-6

May occasionally provide primary care for 1-2 additional patients if CNA staffing is limited.

Technology & Equipment

• EMR: Cerner
• IV Pumps: Alaris
• Medication Dispensing: Omnicell
• Monitors: Philips

Unit Support

• Charge RN
• CNA Support
• Admit/Discharge RN (weekdays)
• Vascular Access/PICC Team
• Receptionist/HUC
• Phlebotomy (24/7)
• Respiratory Therapy (24/7)
• Hospitalists (24/7)
• Intensivists (24/7)
• PT/OT/SLP
• Telemetry Monitoring Technicians

Orientation

• Hospital New Employee Orientation (NEO)
• 2-3 shifts of unit orientation

Schedule & Expectations

Shift Availability

• Days Available
• Nights Available

Weekend Requirement

• 6 weekend shifts per 8-week schedule

Call Requirement

• No call required

Holiday Requirement

• One winter holiday and one summer holiday

Time-Off Requests

• Must be approved by the manager.
• All RTO must be submitted at the time of application.

Scheduling

• Self-scheduling model.
• Core staff schedule first, travelers schedule afterward.
• Travelers entering mid-schedule may be assigned shifts until self-scheduling opens.
• Block scheduling may be considered but is not guaranteed.

Additional Information

Scrubs

• Any solid-color professional scrubs.
• No graphics, logos, or designs.

Parking

• Free parking available.