American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Evansville, Indiana.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Telemetry
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiac Renal Stepdown position on night shift, requiring strong cardiac telemetry skills and recent Epic experience.
Responsibilities
- Position based in the Cardiac Renal Unit (Stepdown) at a hospital
- High acuity patient population with focus on cardiac and renal cases including Afib, flutter, blocks, CHF, COPD, sepsis, post ablations, and dialysis
- Unit has 32 beds with night shift nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:5-7
- 12-hour night shifts from 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM
- Floating required within skillset to nearby campuses (within 11 miles) with 2-hour notice for cross-campus floats
- Mid-shift float possible within the same campus; cross-campus mid-shift floats are unlikely but possible
- No on-call or call-back required
- Three weekends required per six week scheduling period with every other holiday required
- Epic EMR used and recent experience required
- Provide advanced cardiac and renal stepdown care with responsibilities including telemetry monitoring, medication titration, and advanced procedures
- Must be prepared to precept students and new-hires in a teaching hospital environment
- Supportive team with high retention and experienced leadership in place
- COVID-19 vaccination is not required at this time but may be subject to change
- Scrubs must be free of competing health system or agency logos
- Frequent call-ins (three or more) may result in termination
- Holiday schedule rotates every other holiday
- Candidates are expected to adapt to change and demonstrate resilience and teamwork
Requirements
- Active compact RN license required
- AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
- Minimum 2 years of recent cardiac/telemetry experience required
- At least 1 prior travel assignment required
- Trauma Level II experience required
- Ability to interpret 12-lead EKGs and pass telemetry tests
- Experience initiating and titrating drips, performing PIV insertion, managing chest tubes and drains, and managing stables drips such as heparin, lasix, and protonix
- Recent experience with Epic charting system required and must be able to pass checkoff class
- Strong assessment and critical thinking skills required
- Candidates must not reside within a 40-mile radius of the hospital
Benefits
- High 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
American Traveler Job ID #P-628571. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Cardiac Telemetry
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
