Travel RN - Telemetry - Stepdown

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a high-acuity Step-Down Unit position requiring Epic and ventilator experience, with a minimum of 2 years in a large hospital setting.Job Details• High-acuity, fast-paced Step-Down Unit in a large hospital setting,• Patient population includes DKA, GI bleed, COPD, pneumonia, stroke, sepsis, and urology complications,• Targeted patient ratio is 1:4, with potential to reach 1:5-6,• Procedures and skills utilized include cardiac drip management, chest tube and drain management, ventilator/trach care, and IV starts,• Epic EMR experience required,• Night shift schedule: 4x12-hour shifts (19:00-07:30),• Every other weekend and holiday coverage required,• Travelers are first to float at the facility's discretion, within medically appropriate specialty clusters, including a high-risk respiratory/COVID unit,• Floating may include assignments across multiple campuses within the health system,Job Requirements• Active OH or compact RN license currently in hand,• Current BLS and ACLS required; NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification preferred,• Minimum 2 years of experience in a large hospital setting; Level 1 trauma experience preferred, Level 2 accepted,• Epic EMR experience required,• Ventilator/trach experience required,• IV start proficiency required,• Ability to read and interpret cardiac rhythm strips required,• Must pass an online EKG telemetry competency assessment prior to starting the assignment,• Travel nursing experience preferred,• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position,Additional Information• Strong time management and critical thinking skills are essential for success in this role,• Responsibilities include monitoring cardiac rhythms, managing ventilators/trachs, administering cardiac drips, and caring for a diverse, high-acuity patient population,• N95 fit testing will be completed prior to working on the high-risk respiratory unit, with PAPR available if needed,• Navy blue scrubs required,• RTO must be submitted at the time of initial consideration - no RTO requests will be accepted after an offer is extended, and approval is at the manager's discretion,• 13-week contract with up to 3 shifts subject to cancellation due to low census