Description

American Traveler is seeking an RN for a Telemetry/Direct Observation Unit position requiring 1 year of experience and at least one prior travel assignment.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting in a 22-bed Observation Unit (Med-Surg)
• Heavy telemetry unit monitored via central monitoring, with RNs performing their own EKGs and blood draws
• Common patient population includes miscellaneous medical observation cases with discharges or admissions up to 16 patients per day
• Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:5 or 1:6 with charge nurse support
• CNA support available on the floor when staffing allows
• No ventilators used on this unit
• Uses MEDITECH as the electronic charting system
• Night shift schedule, 7p-7a, working every other weekend
• Floating to other Med-Surg units required
• No call or standby requirements
• Fast-paced environment with high patient turnover

Requirements

• Active RN license (GA or Compact) required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• At least one prior travel assignment required
• BLS and NIHSS certifications required
• ACLS certification recommended but not required

Additional Information

• Charge nurse occasionally takes a patient assignment
• Holiday coverage rotates in line with permanent staff scheduling
• Unit-specific orientation consists of 3 shifts
• Dress code includes Caribbean Blue scrub top and bottom, or a mix of white and Caribbean Blue, or all white
• Candidates must reside outside a 75-mile radius of the facility to be eligible for placement
• Not eligible for placement if previously employed by the facility within the last 12 months