Travel RN - Telemetry - Intermediate Care

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Intermediate Care (Stepdown) position requiring telemetry proficiency and comfort with a wide range of acute medical conditions on a rotating night shift schedule.

Job Details

• Inpatient acute care setting in an Intermediate Care/Stepdown unit,

• 32-bed unit with all private rooms,

• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 3-4 patients per nurse,

• Patient population includes those with COPD, CHF, diabetes, sepsis, renal conditions, DKA, alcohol withdrawal, overdoses, pneumonia, respiratory conditions, and neuro/surgical/cardiac cases,

• Procedures and equipment include BiPAP, CPAP, tracheostomies, chest tubes, NG tubes, PICC lines, central lines, ablation/cath lab patients, and dialysis,

• Charting via Epic EMR;
Pyxis medication dispensing system,

• 12-hour night shifts on a rotating schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays,

• Travelers are first to float and may be assigned to ICU (with extensive ICU experience) or General Med floors; ICU ratio is 2 patients, Gen Med ratio is 5-6 patients,

Job Requirements

• Active IL RN license required; must be active at time of consideration - pending licenses not accepted,

• Active certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS - pending certifications not accepted,

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required,

• BSN not required,

• Ability to read telemetry required,

• Comfort and experience with chest tubes required,

• 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire,

Additional Information

• Orientation consists of one day with the education team and one day of floor orientation (approximately 12 hours total),

• Travelers are placed into the standard holiday and weekend rotation,

• Scrubs required; any color is acceptable,

• Local candidates are welcome to apply; candidates with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility may be eligible for local pay rates,

• COVID vaccination is not required for this position