American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Gilbert, Arizona.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• 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 an ED Hold/Telemetry position requiring strong cardiac telemetry skills and an active AZ or compact RN license.

Responsibilities

• Work in the ED Holds/Telemetry unit within an acute care setting
• Patient population consists primarily of ED holds awaiting inpatient placement, with higher acuity telemetry cases
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4
• Nurses are required to titrate cardiac drips including Cardizem, Heparin, and Amiodarone
• Must read and interpret cardiac telemetry strips; no monitor tech support provided
• 12-hour night shifts with the possibility of day shifts
• 4 weekend shifts are required within each 4-week schedule
• No call requirements
• Floating to med/surg, tele, overflow units, and sister emergency departments as needed
• Cerner EMR is used
• Responsibilities include caring for ED hold patients and assisting with ED patient tasks such as vitals, IV starts, and medication administration
• Navy scrubs are required
• Rotation for holiday coverage is required with permanent staff
• Two-shift orientation is provided for Med/Surg/Tele units
• Support is provided by ED charge nurses and patient care techs
• No ventilator patient care in this unit
• Failure of either the dysrhythmia exam or SIM lab assessment results in a 6-month disqualification for CommonSpirit facilities in the region
• First time travelers are welcome to apply
• Permanent residence must be at least 50 miles from the facility

Requirements

• Active AZ or compact state RN license is required at time of consideration
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications are required
• Minimum 2 years of strong cardiac telemetry experience
• Must be able to titrate and decrease cardiac drips per physician orders
• Must pass a dysrhythmia exam prior to start with a maximum of two attempts
• Must pass a SIM lab skills assessment on day one of orientation
• Must provide a copy of driver's license for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one supervisor or peer from within the past 3 years
• No previous direct employment within the past year at facilities associated with CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity

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-613849. 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 - ER - Hold

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