Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

American Traveler is seeking a Progressive Care Unit RN with Ohio or compact licensure, two years of nursing experience, and strong telemetry skills for adult leukemia and hematology patients.

Job Details

• Work in a Progressive Care Unit serving adult and geriatric patients,

• Primary patient population includes newly diagnosed acute leukemia cases,

• Staffing ratio typically 1:4, can be up to 1:5,

• Night shift, three 12-hour shifts weekly (19:00-7:30),

• Variable weekend requirements based on unit needs,

• No scheduled or blocked shifts; self-scheduling requests are accepted,

• Initial week of dayshift orientation followed by 36 hours on unit with preceptor,

• Utilizes Epic EMR system,

Job Requirements

• Active OH or compact RN license in hand at time of consideration,

• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience required,

• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required,

• MS/Tele and telemetry monitoring experience required,

• Must be able to interpret dysrhythmias and participate in rapid response teams,

• Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, central and peripheral line management, and feeding tube care required,

• Ability to administer blood products and perform central line blood draws required,

• PICC line management skills required,

• Education from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program required,

• Must have 2 professional references including at least one manager/director or supervisor and one charge RN,

• ONS Chemo Cert and NIHSS certifications preferred,

• Experience with Epic EMR preferred,

Additional Information

• Focus on rigorous infection prevention and falls prevention protocols,

• Care provided to a vulnerable hematology and oncology population,

• RTO requests must be submitted with application and built into contract,

• Former employees are eligible after a 6-month break; current employees are not eligible for travel assignments in Ohio State University hospital locations,

• Locals are accepted at the same rate,

• Urgent compliance with Ohio fingerprinting requirements needed following contract signing,

• First time travelers will not be considered for this position,

• Professional attire and compliance with unit dress code required,