Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry
Salisbury, NC
Epic Travel Staffing
4x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunities

Epic Travel Staffing is hiring a Travel RN - Cardiac Tele 48's

Shift: Nights / 6:45p-7:15a, 12x4, 48 hrs per week, will consider 36's

Length: 13-26 weeks

Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend, 2 Mondays and 2 Fridays in a 6 week period is required

Requirements:

• NC License
• 2 years experience
• Must have similar experience with ratios/acuity
• IV Start and Telemetry, pre and post procedure patients cardiac pts., cardiac drips, PCI
• BLS
• NIH
• ACLS

Other details:

• Locals Accepted
• Float required
• Willing to accept first time travelers

black out dates are: 5/25-5/27; 6/8 – 6/13REQUIRED SKILLS / CERTS / EXP:Minimum Years of Experience: 2 Years (It is a challenging and very busy unit - must have similar experience with ratios/acuity).Traveler Experience: Yes, willing to accept first time travelersLocals Accepted: YesSkills: IV Start and Telemetry, pre and post procedure patients cardiac pts., cardiac drips, PCICerts: ACLS, BCLS and NIH.
JOB DETAILS:Target Ratios: 1:5-6. Could fluctuate based on unit needs but travelers must be comfortable taking 6 patients. surge.Shift: 12HR NIGHTS. 36 or 48 hours can be offered.Float Requirement: YESWeekend Requirement: Every other weekend, 2 Mondays and 2 Fridays in a 6 week period is required.13-26 weeks can be offered
PATIENT DIAGNOSES: We are the primary cardiac and stroke unit. Stable pre/post care for pacemaker implantation, implanted carioverter/defibrillators, and cardiac catheterization, TR bands. Post uncomplicated interventional peripheral vascular procedure/cardiac interventions without sheaths(s). Non-rebreather mask with stable O2 saturation (must be on pule ox, Unstable angina, low risk chest pain evaluation, CHF, Dysrhythmias, All NEW CVA, TIA patients. Run multiple drips: Cardiazem, Dopamine, Amiodarone, etc.
SPECIAL PROCEDURES / UNIT DETAILS: Can titrate cardizem drips Should be used to a fast passed unit. We typically turnover 78 to 90 patients a week. That means a nurse with a 6 patient assignment can end up turning over their complete assignment and starting over. We do have the addition of a team lead to assist with admissions and discharges.**Unit currently houses COVID positive patients with the use of opti-flow and BIPAP.****The high side (23) bed side of CTU is a covid unit that takes patients on opti-flow and acute Bipaps during a covid surge.
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: Telemetry and pulse ox High Flow O2 (STABLE), Non-Rebreather Mask (Only if Palliative), Bipap can be used, only if it is chronic use, NO NEW BIPAP Blanketrol NO: UNSTABLE O2 W/ BIPAP, NON REBREATHER , Respiratory Rate > than 35, O2 Sat < 85% HIGH FLOW O2 must have pulse ox ordered NO CONTINUOUS KCl w/ Concentration > than 60mEq/Liter, NO NEW BIPAP
UNIT SYSTEMS (Medication, Documentation, Communication):Pyxis, Dimensions (EPIC), SBARSCHEDULING TYPE: Self Scheduling per above guidelines and with oversight from leadership to balance as needed.UNIT ORIENTATION: 36 hours. Travelers must be available everyday week one for hospital orientationSCRUBS: Navy blue or white or a mixture of the two. Jackets are to be same material and color as uniforms.
**Should be used to a fast passed unit. We typically turnover 78 to 90 patients a week. That means a nurse with a 6 patient assignment can end up turning over their complete assignment and starting over. We do have the addition of a team lead to assist with admissions and discharges.**
***Internal Notes***Must pass EKG Testing prior to start for this specialty
COVID-19 Vaccine (Facility Guideline):Not RequiredFlu Vaccine (Facility Guideline):Required - Medical/Religious Exemptions Only
Unit:66515 - Cardiac Telemetry - Electronic

Epic Travel Staffing:

• Day 1 health insurance coverage and comprehensive benefits options
• 401(k) matching program
• Weekly direct deposit
• Concierge state licensing program for RN and other healthcare modalities in multiple states, including CA
• Industry leading allowances and reimbursements
• Referral program with cash bonuses and additional perks
• Exclusive job openings - Only at Epic
• Epic Elite Program - Priority status at top facilities and exclusive loyalty bonuses

Please note that all pay rates are estimates. Weekly gross pay is based on qualifications and experience. Rate applies to travel positions only (50+ miles from permanent address).