Description

American Traveler is hiring a RN - Telemetry for a Med Surg/Tele unit requiring at least 1 year of MedSurg/Tele experience and a WI or compact RN license.

Details

• 28-bed Med Surg/Telemetry unit with average daily census of 20-22 patients in a 100-bed Level IV Trauma Center
• Patient population is mostly geriatric with cardiac (CHF, chest pain observation), neuro (seizure/stroke observation, TIA rule out, altered mental status), and general medical diagnoses (COPD, respiratory/kidney/liver/GI issues)
• RN patient ratios are 1:4-5 on days and 1:6-7 (up to 1:8) on nights
• 12-hour night shift schedule (1900-0730) for 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation is every other weekend
• Low census on-call requirement of up to 36 hours per contract
• Floating may be required to other MedSurg units or anywhere in the hospital where MedSurg patients are located, including ER hold and ICU, but only for MedSurg patient assignments
• Uses EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Pyxis medication dispensing system
• Centralized tele monitoring supported by tele techs and central monitor at the nurse's station

Requirements

• Active RN license (WI or Compact) required
• Current BLS and NIHSS certifications required; ACLS preferred
• Minimum 1 year of MedSurg/Tele experience required
• Experience with NG tube placement/management, foley placement/management, chest tube management, Pleurex and other drains, wound care, and central line/port/midline blood draws
• Cardiac rhythm interpretation skills required
• Experience titrating drips within set parameters (Cardizem, amiodarone, heparin, Lasix, insulin)
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Candidate's middle name or initial required for consideration
• Candidate DOB and last 4 of SSN required for consideration
• At least 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN required

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care including ambulation assistance, wound care, and drip titration within a supportive MedSurg/Telemetry unit
• Charge RN carries a reduced patient assignment, with HUC support until 2300, 24/7 RT and Hospitalist coverage, and daytime OT/PT/ST support
• CNA support available for ADLs, vitals, I/O monitoring, and blood sugar checks
• Unit uses various patient lifts, including a ceiling lift
• Orientation includes NEO and one 12-hour shift on the unit to learn workflow
• Holiday coverage required for 50% of holidays per contract
• RTO requests must be approved through the manager
• Scrubs must be a solid professional color with no graphics, logos, denim, or designs
• Free employee parking provided on site
• No radius restrictions apply; local candidates accepted at the same rate
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Former employees of Advocate Health or its subsidiaries must be separated for at least 12 months before being eligible for this travel position