Travel Telemetry Registered Nurse - $2,380 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Martinsburg, West Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a telemetry position on a night shift, requiring at least 2 years of acute care experience and a WV or compact RN license.

Responsibilities

• Position is in an acute care hospital on a 20-bed telemetry unit with all private rooms
• Patient population includes cardiac cases such as post-cath, post-STEMI, NSTEMI, elevated troponin, pacers, and occasional oncology or post-surgical patients
• Patient ratios are 1:5-6 for day and night shifts
• Uses Phillips cardiac monitors and Epic EMR
• Night shift hours are 7:00 pm – 7:30 am with every other weekend required
• Potential for floating to overflow telemetry or Ortho/MedSurg as needed
• Holiday coverage may be required based on unit needs
• Charge nurse support may be shared or sequential, with house supervisor back-up
• Nurses must read and document telemetry strips every 4 hours in the patient chart
• Must be comfortable with cardiac drips such as Cardizem, Amiodarone, Labetalol, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Heparin, Integrilin, and Nitro by set rate
• No IV team—nurses must start and manage their own IVs
• Respiratory therapy and pharmacy support are available onsite 24/7
• Navy blue scrubs required, with navy or white jackets and natural hair color enforced; tasteful tattoos must be covered
• Potential for block scheduling if arranged in contract
• Unit orientation ranges from 1-2 shifts depending on experience
• Holiday assignments are based on unit need; director aims to minimize holiday shifts for travelers but coverage may be required

Requirements

• Active RN license in WV or compact state required
• Minimum of 2 years recent acute care telemetry experience
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association required
• Previous permanent employees and travelers must have a 2-year break from WVU facilities before consideration
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Successful completion of EKG testing required for consideration
• Experience with Epic EMR and Phillips cardiac monitors preferred
• First-time travelers welcome

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-613931. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry

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