Travel RN - Med​/Surg Tele

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position with night shifts and weekend flexibility requirements.

Job Details

• Work in a hospital Med/Surg Telemetry unit,

• Night shift schedule with 3x12 hour shifts from 19:00 to 07:30,

• Care for a patient population including cardiovascular and peripheral vascular surgical cases, arrhythmias, endocarditis, and CHF exacerbations,

• Staffing ratios are typically 1:5-6,

• Required to work approximately 50% of weekends during the contract based on unit needs,

• Travelers may be required to float to different levels of care including Med-Surg, PCU, and ICU at University and Methodist Hospitals with support provided,

• EMR system is Cerner and prior Cerner charting experience is required,

Job Requirements

• Active IN or Compact RN license in hand or proof of fingerprint application package submitted,

• Current BCLS certification (AHA or RQI accepted and must be current at time of consideration),

• Graduation from an ACEN or CCNE-accredited nursing program,

• Minimum 18 months to 2 years of recent Med/Surg Telemetry RN experience,

• Strong skills in telemetry monitoring and IV start required,

• Previous Med/Surg, Tele, PCU, ICU, or ER travel nurses must reside outside the local area; local candidates not accepted for this unit,

Additional Information

• May be assigned charge nurse responsibilities as needed with appropriate training and resources,

• Expected to float within the hospital or to affiliate hospitals nearby,

• Precepting or assignment of students to shadow will be required,

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply,

• Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays during contract term,

• Up to 5 days of requested time off can be auto-approved,

• Former IU Health permanent or PRN employees must have a 12-month break before applying as a traveler,