Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Telemetry/Direct Observation Unit position requiring prior travel experience, Med-Surg/Telemetry background, and critical drip titration skills.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting on a 32-bed Pulmonary & Observation unit (3 Pavilion / 3T)
• Patient population includes adult and geriatric patients with respiratory diagnoses, medical conditions, and tracheostomy care (non-vented)
• Common diagnoses include respiratory conditions and general medical cases requiring telemetry monitoring
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:6; CNAs available 7A–7P (1:10) and 7P–7A (1:15)
• RNs are required to titrate drips including Heparin, Cardizem (up to 15mg/hr), Lasix, Dopamine (low-dose renal perfusion only), and Amiodarone
• Equipment includes CPAP, BiPAP, High Flow O2, trach collars, IV pumps, sequential compression devices, pulse oximetry, and specialty beds
• Monitor Techs are available 24/7; Charge RNs read strips, but RNs are also required to review strips each shift
• Charge Nurse with a modified patient assignment (typically 2 patients); travelers may be asked to fill in the Charge Nurse role
• House Supervisor available 24/7
• EMR: Epic
• Schedule: 3x12-hour day shifts (6:45 AM–7:15 PM or 6:45 PM–7:15 AM)
• Every other weekend required on a set rotation (weekends 1 & 3 or weekends 2 & 4)
• Rotational holiday coverage required
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active WV or Compact RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Med-Surg, Telemetry, and Critical Care drip experience required
• Trach care experience required
• Strong cardiac background required
• Peritoneal Dialysis experience preferred
• Two supervisor/peer references required for consideration, including a supervisor reference from any permanent facility worked within the last 12 months
• Copy of certifications and driver's license required for consideration
• Skills checklist completed within the past year required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide telemetry and observation nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with pulmonary and general medical diagnoses
• Floating may be required to 4P or 5P (Med-Surg) units or the Emergency Department to care for boarded patients; float pool staff float first, then travelers rotate
• Orientation includes a general hospital orientation day, a full day of nursing orientation, a full day of computer/Epic training, and two 12-hour preceptor shifts
• Navy scrubs required; solid color only with no embroidery or patterns; closed-toe shoes required (no Crocs)
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this travel position
• Travelers who have previously worked at any WVU Medicine location must have taken a minimum 2-year break before reapplying
• Travelers may not work within the WVU system for more than one cumulative year without taking a 2-year break
• Candidates may only be submitted to one WVU facility at a time