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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / 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 Med/Surg Telemetry position requiring strong neuro assessment and telemetry skills, with day and rotating shifts and every other weekend coverage.

Responsibilities

• Work on a 32-bed Ortho/Neuro Med/Surg unit admitting all other medical overflow
• Patient population includes scheduled elective orthopedic, neuro/surgical patients, fractures, and overflow medical cases
• Clinician to patient ratio is 1:4 during day/evening shifts and up to 1:5-6 on night shift
• Travelers are required to float to applicable units as needed
• Rotating shifts between days, evenings, and nights may be required for Day Rotator positions; frequency is low
• Uses Epic EMR system
• Responsibilities include caring for orthopedic, neuro/surgical, and medical overflow patients while performing neuro assessments and interpreting telemetry strips
• Travelers may be required to work every other weekend and may float to other units as needed
• Epic EMR charting required
• Adherence to dress code and hospital policies required
• First time travelers are eligible
• Permanent residence within 60 miles of Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston is considered local and subject to a reduced rate
• RTO must be declared at time of application
• COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations are required with no religious or medical exemptions

Requirements

• Active MA RN license required at time of consideration; MA conditional licenses not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg RN experience required
• Current BLS certification from AHA required
• ACLS certification from AHA preferred
• Ability to read and interpret telemetry strips required
• Strong neuro assessment and telemetry skills required
• Proof of COVID-19 and Flu vaccination required; no exemptions accepted
• Candidates must provide two references for consideration

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-588557. 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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