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Travel Nurse (RN) - Tele (Telemetry) - Salisbury, NC - 841282

  • Emerald Health Services
  • Salisbury, NC
  • May 08, 2024
Discipline - Registered Nurse Specialty - Telemetry Job Type - Travel Contract Duration - 13 Week(s) months Start Date - Jan 01, 1970
Id : 841282

Job Description

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

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

Length: 13-26 weeks

Weekend Requirement: 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
  • IV Start and Telemetry, pre and post procedure patients cardiac pts., cardiac drips, PCI
  • BLS
  • NIH
  • ACLS
Other details:
  • Float required
  • Locals Accepted
  • Willing to accept first time travelers
***Black out dates for RTO are: 06/08/2024 – 06/13/2024REQUIRED 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 NIGHTS.-Will Accept 13-26 Weeks*36 or 48 hours can be offered. If accepting 48 Hours, NO OT until after 48 HoursFloat Requirement: YESWeekend Requirement: Every other weekend, 2 Mondays and 2 Fridays in a 6 week period is required.
PATIENT 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 BIPAP
UNIT SYSTEMS: Pyxis, Dimensions (EPIC), SBAR
SCHEDULING 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 orientation
SCRUBS: 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
COVID-19 Vaccine (Facility Guideline):Not RequiredFlu Vaccine (Facility Guideline):Required – Medical/Religious Exemptions Only

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
  • Exclusive job openings – Only at Epic
  • Epic Elite Program – Priority status at top facilities and exclusive loyalty bonuses
About Emerald Health Services
At Emerald, you are always our top priority. We believe that every traveler has the ability to achieve their career goals while living the adventure of a lifetime. We’ve been going above and beyond to curate life-changing experiences for nurses and allied health travelers since 2002. It’s not just about filling positions. It’s about opportunities to expand careers and accelerate the productivity of facilities across the nation. Our recruiters have access to travel nursing, nurse leadership and allied healthcare positions in all 50 states. The pay and location are yours to choose. The Emerald Difference. High Compensation:  Our travelers hold some of the highest paying positions in the industry at top-ranked facilities. Big Benefits: Emerald offers a wide variety of day one benefits for travelers including: Health, life insurance, and 401(k) plans. Plus, referral bonuses and licensure, CEU and certification reimbursement. Personalized Support:  Leave the stressful side of travel to us. From compliance to housing, our team of experts helps you every step of the way so you can focus on accomplishing your goals and enjoying your journey to the fullest. You are our Why. Emerald is built on the belief that each traveler deserves an experience that nails their career goals — and feeds their wanderlust. To travel is to live. That ethos fuels Emerald’s one-on-one approach to delivering the ultimate (not to mention rewarding, well-paid and stress-free) experiences for travel nurses and allied health clinicians.
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