Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Med/Surg Tele position in an ADTU unit, requiring at least 18 months of Med/Tele experience and the ability to float across multiple regional facilities.

Details

• Works in the Adult Direct Transition Unit (ADTU), a 12-bed Med/Tele overflow area supporting all inpatient units and ED holding
• Common diagnoses include CHF, COPD, chest pain workup, stroke symptoms, and respiratory issues
• RN-to-patient ratio is 1:5–6, with surge ratios up to 1:7–8
• CNA coverage at a ratio of 1:6–12
• 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating is required to all units within scope at the facility, as well as to other facilities within the assigned region — candidates unwilling to float to regional facilities should not apply
• EMR: Epic (experience required)
• IV pumps: Alaris; medication dispensing: Omnicell; monitors: Philips

Requirements

• Active NC RN license or compact RN license currently in hand
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 18 months of Med/Tele RN experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• Proficient in general Med/Tele skills including stroke care, cardiac rhythm interpretation, trach care, PIV starts, chest tube management, NGT placement, and drain/tube management (Dobhoff, PEG tubes, Hemovac, JP drains, flexiseals, foley insertion/management, PCA pumps)
• Experience managing medication infusions including cardiac drips, heparin, blood products, and IV fluids
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Care for Med/Tele overflow patients from inpatient units and the ED, with testing prioritized in the ADTU
• Unit support includes CNAs, a receptionist/HUC, charge nurse, phlebotomy, an IV/VAT team (11 AM–7 PM and 11 PM–7 AM), resource nurse (as staffing allows), respiratory therapy (24/7), hospitalist (24/7), and intensivist coverage
• Orientation consists of a general new employee orientation (NEO) plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Scheduling runs on a 6-week cycle
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays
• Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays; any missed contracted hours must be made up at the end of the contract
• Scrub color: Navy
• Parking is free
• First-time travelers are not preferred but will be considered
• Candidates must have a permanent address at least 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted
• Former permanent employees of any Advocate Health Southeast facility must have been separated for at least 1 year before being eligible
• The facility has no trauma designation and is not a teaching hospital; it is designated as a Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center