American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Salem, Massachusetts.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Medical Telemetry nursing position requiring BLS, ACLS, and telemetry certification, with the ability to interpret tele strips.

Responsibilities

• Position is on a 37-bed Medical Telemetry unit in a hospital setting
• Patient population includes CHF, atrial fibrillation, pulmonary embolism, pneumonia, alcohol use disorder, and dementia with cardiac co-morbidities
• Care provided for patients on Cardizem, Nitroglycerin, Lasix, and Heparin drips, as well as post-pacemaker and post-cardiac catheterization
• Day and evening/nights rotate, with required every other weekend shifts; specific shift times may vary
• RN-to-patient ratio is 1:4 (max 5) on day/evening, and 1:5-6 on nights
• Travelers are required to float to applicable units as needed
• Uses Epic as the EMR system
• Provide care for medically complex cardiac patients including administration and titration of cardiac drips
• Work with a team that includes a charge RN without a patient assignment during the day shift on weekdays
• Orientation and respirator fit testing required, with preference for completion before start date
• Holiday coverage may be required as scheduled
• Dress code and scrub colors not specified; confirm before start
• Parking may require use of public lots or public transportation with associated costs
• Local candidates within 60 miles of Massachusetts General Hospital are eligible, but will receive a reduced rate
• Time off requests must be provided at the time of consideration

Requirements

• Active, non-conditional MA RN license required at time of consideration; MA conditional licenses not accepted
• Minimum of 2 years of recent telemetry nursing experience required
• Must have current BLS and ACLS certifications, American Heart Association accepted (Red Cross accepted at some locations)
• Telemetry certification required
• Must be proficient in reading and interpreting tele strips
• Proof of COVID-19 and flu vaccination required, with no exemptions allowed
• Epic experience preferred
• Two professional references required

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-592131. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry

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