Travel RN - Telemetry - ER - Hold

American Traveler is seeking a Med Surg RN for an ER Hold position with night shifts and telemetry experience in a Level II Trauma setting.Job Details• Work in the ER Hold area of a hospital caring for Med Surg patients with admission orders,• Patient population includes CHF exacerbation, TIA/CVA rule outs, GI/GU cases, weakness, dizziness, and chest pain,• Typical patient ratio is 1:5,• Shift is 12-hour nights (7:00pm-7:00am) with every other weekend or 4 weekend days per month if block scheduled,• Unit uses Cerner EMR, Plum 360 IV pumps, Omnicell for medication dispensing, and Spacelabs monitors,• Floating required to similar units as needed (MS-MS, MS-ICU, MS-ER/MS holds, etc.),• No on-call required,• Level II Trauma Center environment,Job Requirements• Active AL or compact RN license required,• BLS, NIHSS, and CPI or equivalent required; ACLS preferred,• At least 18 months of Med Surg experience required,• Experience with Cerner or Epic EMR and Level II Trauma Center preferred,• Strong skills in assessment, prioritization, communication, and documentation,• Proficiency in IV starts, blood administration, suctioning, O2 therapy, ostomy and Foley care, PEG/NGT care, wound and chest tube care, and restraint management,• Must be able to manage care for a variety of acute medical patients,• No local candidates within 60 miles accepted,• Perm staff must wait at least 6 months to return as travelers,Additional Information• Role focuses on caring for Med Surg patients in an ER setting and facilitating transitions from ER to inpatient units,• Support includes CNAs, receptionist/HUC, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, and hospitalists,• Telemetry monitoring is required,• Orientation includes 24 hours classroom and 24 hours on unit for new or returning travelers (if gone 1+ years),• One major and one minor holiday coverage expected per policy, subject to blackout periods for certain holidays,• Scrubs may be any color,• Free parking available,• First-time travelers accepted with at least 2 years of experience and appropriate EMR and trauma experience,