Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Nights Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 3 $2,527.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description: American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele Pulmonary unit position requiring ACLS certification and IMC skills at a Level 1 trauma, Magnet-designated facility. DetailsAcute care setting on a 30-bed medical cardiopulmonary unit and an 8-bed intermediate/progressive care unit Level 1 trauma facility Patient population includes pneumonia, COPD, CHF, pulmonary embolism, and complex pulmonary cases requiring ventilation and cardiac monitoring Average length of stay is 4 days on the Medical Unit and 9 days in Pulmonary Acute Night shift schedule, 36 hours per week, 12-hour shifts Every other weekend and every other holiday required Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:2-3 in Pulmonary Acute for IMC-trained RNs, 1:4-5 on day shifts, and 1:5-6 on night shifts in Medical Cardiopulmonary Uses Epic EMR, Alaris pumps for IV fluids, and Omnicell for medications Floating required to Med-Surg units, with travelers prioritized for reassignment RNs with IMC skill sets may work in both the Medical Cardiopulmonary and IMC Pulmonary Acute units RequirementsActive SD or compact RN license required BLS and ACLS certification (AHA) required Minimum 2 years of RN experience required IMC skill set required, including trach/vent care and management Experience with BiPap, CPAP, heated high flow, and oxygen titration Experience with moderate sedation monitoring alongside ACLS Experience with cardiac drips (Cardizem, Amiodarone), Heparin drips, and Lasix administration Experience with telemetry monitoring and Medical-Surgical patient care including chest tubes, blood administration, ABG interpretation, central line management, and post-procedural care Epic EMR experience preferred BSN and specialty certification preferred

Additional Information: Provide patient care for a diverse cardiopulmonary population including oxygen therapy, IV medications, moderate sedation during bronchoscopies, chest tubes, tracheostomies, and mechanical/non-invasive ventilation Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including case managers, social workers, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and physical therapists Work closely with pulmonary intensivists and hospitalist teams 3-day orientation includes competency validation, online modules, core competency checks, a precepted shift, and a 12-hour orientation shift on the unit Dress code requires blue scrubs and closed-toed shoes Facility is a Magnet-designated organization with opportunities to engage in unit-specific or hospital-wide committees First-time travelers may be considered for this position Candidates with previous employment at this health system must have an end date at least 6 months prior to consideration