Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiac Telemetry position requiring a TN or compact RN license and prior medical cardiac nursing experience.

Details

• Acute care setting on a 32-bed Medical Cardiac Telemetry unit
• Patient population includes medical cardiac diagnoses such as CHF
• Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:5 on days and 1:6 on evenings
• RNs required to titrate drips including Amiodarone, Heparin, Insulin, and Cardizem
• Charge nurse present on each shift and takes a patient assignment
• PCTs/nurse aides on unit at a 12-15 patient ratio handling vitals, bathing, blood glucose checks, phlebotomy, and ADLs
• RNs troubleshoot High Flow and BiPap (under 24 hours) respiratory equipment as needed
• No dedicated tele techs; monitoring is virtual and RNs read their own strips each shift using GE tele monitors
• Uses EPIC EMR
• 12-hour day shifts, 7a-7p, with every other weekend or less required
• Self-scheduling and block scheduling available
• Holiday coverage required on a rotating basis
• On-call required only as a last resort for travelers

Requirements

• Active TN or compact RN license required, pending licenses not accepted
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA) required, pending certifications not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Medical cardiac nursing experience required
• BSN not required for this position
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including dates of employment and rehire eligibility
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct nursing care to medical cardiac patients including CHF management on a telemetry unit
• Responsible for reading and interpreting own telemetry strips each shift
• Collaborate with a charge nurse and PCT support staff on each shift
• First-time travelers may be considered for this position