Travel Telemetry Registered Nurse - $1,965 per week

Job Summary

The role involves caring for patients from the emergency department who are awaiting bed placement in the hospital, with a strong focus on cardiac telemetry. The role requires experience in telemetry, including the ability to interpret strips and titrate titratable medications such as Cardizem, Heparin, and Amiodarone, with a particular emphasis on cardiac care.

Job Details

• Shift Schedule: Days and 12-hour shifts (7 a.m. - 7 p.m. or 7 p.m. - 7 a.m.), with a minimum of 36 hours per week.

Required Qualifications

• Valid cardiology telemetry experience of at least 2 years within the past 6 months.
• Recent clinical experience.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), and NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certifications.
• Pass a dysrhythmia exam within 48 hours of receiving the offer through RELIAS, with a maximum of two attempts.
• Participate in a PASS/FAIL simulation lab on day one of orientation.

Additional Job Details

• Must have a strong cardiac telemetry background; nurses will be decreasing cardiac drips as ordered by physicians.
• Will assist with patient vitals, IV starts, and medication administration, but will not be responsible for primary patient assignments in the emergency department.
• Floating to medical/surgical/telemetry/overflow units and other emergency departments as required.
• Unit orientation includes two shifts on Med/Surg/Telemetry at the primary campus.
• No vents or mechanical respiratory equipment required.
• The role includes rotating weekend shifts (4 per 4-week schedule), holiday rotations, and the ability to self-schedule with the possibility of changing policies.
• Floating is required to Med/Surg, Telemetry, and overflow units as needed.
• Scrub color/dress code: Navy.
• Charting system used is Cerner.
• Must hold a valid license to submit.

Benefits

• Private housing or generous housing allowance.
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage.
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage.
• Competitive salaries.
• Referral bonuses.
• Travel reimbursement.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Direct deposit/free checking.
• Unlimited free CE credits.

Pay Package

The pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax-free stipend amount to be determined.