Travel Nurse (RN) - Tele (Telemetry) - Salisbury, NC - 826955

Epic Travel Staffing is hiring a Travel RN – Cardiac Tele 48’s

Shift: Days / 6:45a-7:15p, 12×4, 48 hrs per week, will consider 36’s

Length: 13-26 weeks

Every other weekend, 2 Mondays and 2 Fridays in a 6 week period is required

Requirements:

• NC license
• 2 years experience
• Must have similar experience with ratios/acuity
• Skills : IV Start and Telemetry, pre and post procedure patients cardiac pts., cardiac drips, PCI
• Willing to accept first time travelers
• BLS
• ACLS
• NIH

Other Details:

• UNIT SYSTEMS (Medication, Documentation, Communication):Pyxis, Dimensions (EPIC), SBAR
• COVID-19 Vaccine (Facility Guideline):Not Required
• Flu Vaccine (Facility Guideline):Required – Medical/Religious Exemptions Only
• Locals Accepted
• Float required

REQUIRED SKILLS / CERTS / EXP:
Minimum Years of Experience: 2 Years (It is a challenging and very busy unit – must have similar experience with ratios/acuity).Traveler Experience: Yes, willing to accept first time travelersLocals Accepted : YesSkills: IV Start and Telemetry, pre and post procedure patients cardiac pts., cardiac drips, PCICerts: ACLS, BCLS and NIH.JOB DETAILS:Target Ratios: 1:5-6. Could fluctuate based on unit needs but travelers must be comfortable taking 6 patients. surge.Shift: 12HR days. 36 or 48 hours can be offered.RTO: 7 days max for aya offer approval.Float Requirement: YESWeekend Requirement: Every other weekend, 2 Mondays and 2 Fridays in a 6 week period is required.13-26 weeks can be offeredPATIENT DIAGNOSES: We are the primary cardiac and stroke unit. Stable pre/post care for pacemaker implantation, implanted carioverter/defibrillators, and cardiac catheterization, TR bands. Post uncomplicated interventional peripheral vascular procedure/cardiac interventions without sheaths(s). Non-rebreather mask with stable O2 saturation (must be on pule ox, Unstable angina, low risk chest pain evaluation, CHF, Dysrhythmias, All NEW CVA, TIA patients. Run multiple drips: Cardiazem, Dopamine, Amiodarone, etc.SPECIAL PROCEDURES / UNIT DETAILS: Can titrate cardizem drips Should be used to a fast passed unit. We typically turnover 78 to 90 patients a week. That means a nurse with a 6 patient assignment can end up turning over their complete assignment and starting over. We do have the addition of a team lead to assist with admissions and discharges.**Unit currently houses COVID positive patients with the use of opti-flow and BIPAP.****The high side (23) bed side of CTU is a covid unit that takes patients on opti-flow and acute Bipaps during a covid surge.SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: Telemetry and pulse ox High Flow O2 (STABLE), Non-Rebreather Mask (Only if Palliative), Bipap can be used, only if it is chronic use, NO NEW BIPAP Blanketrol NO: UNSTABLE O2 W/ BIPAP, NON REBREATHER , Respiratory Rate > than 35, O2 Sat < 85% HIGH FLOW O2 must have pulse ox ordered NO CONTINUOUS KCl w/ Concentration > than 60mEq/Liter, NO NEW BIPAPUNIT SYSTEMS (Medication, Documentation, Communication):Pyxis, Dimensions (EPIC), SBARSCHEDULING TYPE: Self Scheduling per above guidelines and with oversight from leadership to balance as needed.UNIT ORIENTATION: 36 hours. Travelers must be available everyday week one for hospital orientationSCRUBS: Navy blue or white or a mixture of the two. Jackets are to be same material and color as uniforms.
**Should be used to a fast passed unit. We typically turnover 78 to 90 patients a week. That means a nurse with a 6 patient assignment can end up turning over their complete assignment and starting over. We do have the addition of a team lead to assist with admissions and discharges.*****Internal Notes***Must pass EKG Testing prior to start for this specialty
Unit:66515 – Cardiac Telemetry – Electronic

Epic Travel Staffing:

• Day 1 health insurance coverage and comprehensive benefits options
• 401(k) matching program
• Weekly direct deposit
• Concierge state licensing program for RN and other healthcare modalities in multiple states, including CA
• Industry leading allowances and reimbursements
• Referral program with cash bonuses and additional perks
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