Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele
american travelerWestminster, CO
Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele
american travelerWestminster, CO
yesterday
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General Medical and Surgical HospitalsSpecialty HospitalsNursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities)About the role
American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Tele RN for a night shift acute care position requiring 2+ years of experience and a CO/compact RN license.
Requirements:
Active CO or Compact RN license required
Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA) required
Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
Experience with cardiac drips and post cath lab care required
Driver's license copy required for consideration
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
Responsibilities:
Work in the MS/Tele 4W Cardiac unit of an acute care hospital
Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4 on day shift and 1:5 on night shift
Common diagnoses include CHF, hypertension, chest pain work-ups, COPD exacerbations, asthma, pneumonia, pancreatitis, bowel obstructions, GI bleeding, and acute renal failure
Experience with cardiac drips and post cath lab patients required
RNs titrate drips including analgesics, anticoagulants, and antihypertensives
Tele techs monitor patients 24/7 and RNs co-sign strips
Uses CPAP, HFNC, and NRB respiratory equipment
Charge nurse takes an assignment and nurse aides support the unit at a ratio of approximately 10-12 patients
EPIC EMR used
Night shift schedule with self-scheduling and block scheduling options
Required to self-schedule a minimum of six weekend shifts per six-week schedule
Holiday coverage required
May float into ICU (low acuity holds), PCU/Stepdown, or MS-Tele units, with potential to float within the broader hospital zone in extreme need situations
On-call or standby requirements determined by the nurse manager
Provide direct patient care on a cardiac telemetry/med-surg unit, including drip titration and strip co-signing
Participate in a week of orientation with in-state presence required, though first-day modules may be remote
Caribbean blue scrubs required for RNs at this facility
Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
First-time travelers are welcome to apply BenefitsHigh Pay and Bonuses
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
401(k) Plan
Weekly Payroll Deposit
Free Online CEUs
Generous Housing Allowance
Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
Traveler Rewards and Discounts
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JOB OVERVIEW
Experience level
Senior
Location
Westminster, CO
Occupation
Acute Care Nurses
Industry
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
Posted
yesterday
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