Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $1,709 per week at Willis-Knighton Bossier Health Center summary:
The Travel Nurse RN in Telemetry is responsible for providing critical care to patients with a variety of medical and surgical conditions, including cardiac issues. Professionals in this role must possess specialized skills and certifications, including BLS, ACLS, and experience in telemetry nursing. The position requires a flexible schedule with weekend rotations and the ability to float to comparable units, emphasizing teamwork and professionalism in a high-volume environment.
Certification Details
BLSACLSNIHSS
Job Details
General Information:Beds: 30Minimum years of experience: 3 yearsWill accept a first-time traveler? YesTravelers must be separated for 1 year if previously a perm staffPatient Types: Medical, Surgical, Telemetry: Afib/RVR, CHF, Chest pain r/o, Acute Coronary Syndrome, post Cath Lab with TR Bands, Surgical overflow - Abdominal, General, General: Sepsis, PNA, Stroke, DKA, COVIDPatient Ratios: RN: Days - 1:5-6, Nights – 1:6, CNA: 2-3 per 30 patientsSkills required: Tele RN required, Traveler will be required to PASS an EKG competency exam as part of compliance, prior to arrival (includes MedSurg RN), Cardiac experience – lead placement, cardiac strip analysis/interpretation, Non-titrating Cardiac gtts (Dopamine, Cardizem, Primacor, Amio, Dobutamine, Lasix, Insulin)Support on the Unit: Charge nurse: may or may not have patient assignment, Phlebotomy – peripheral blood draws only, IV/VAT Team for PICC/Midline placement, House Supervisor, 24/7; PCC, RT, 24/7, Hospitalist available, 24/7, OT, PT, STCharting System/Equipment: EMR: Meditech Expanse, IV Pumps: Alaris, Medication dispensing: PyxisFloating: Possibly, to comparable units, In rotation with perm staffOrientation: 2 Hospital and 2 on unit
Job Requirements
Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSSMinimum years of experience: 3 yearsTele RN requiredTraveler will be required to PASS an EKG competency exam as part of compliance, prior to arrival (includes MedSurg RN)
Schedule Information
Weekend rotation: Every otherWill work 4 days one week and 3 days the next week – this is mandatoryCan we approve time off? Up to 7 days – must extend contract for any full weeks of RTOMay only request (1) weekend off per 13-week contractNo callHoliday Expectations: will be required to work 2/3 major holidaysBlack out dates: Halloween 2024; Black Friday 2024
Additional Details
Scrub Color: PewterParking: Free in designated areasCulture on the unit: Teamwork, Busy – short length of stayProfessionalism is a mandatory requirement – no cell phone usage in patient care areas, earbuds cannot be worn, no eating at desk
Keywords:
Travel Nurse, Telemetry RN, Registered Nurse, BLS, ACLS, Telemetry, Critical Care, Medical Surgical, Cardiac Nursing, Patient Care
