Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele Observation Unit position requiring an OH or compact RN license and strong telemetry skills.

Job Details

• Work in a hospital-based Observation Unit serving Med/Surg, Tele, and Oncology patients,

• Patient population includes cases such as dehydration, chemotherapy/radiation symptom management, acute kidney injury, palliative care, and post-procedure overnight stays,

• Care is provided to stable patients with anticipated short stays, typically less than two midnights,

• Nurse to patient ratio is 1:4 with support from RNs, PCAs, and UCAs,

• Shifts are 3x12 hours, with both day (7:00-19:30) and night (19:00-7:30) options,

• Floating may be required to the ED to assist with Med/Surg tele patients awaiting transfer, with orientation provided,

Job Requirements

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

• Graduation from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program,

• Minimum 2 years of recent MS/Tele experience,

• Current BCLS certification required,

• ACLS and OCN certifications preferred,

• Must be skilled in telemetry, dysrhythmia interpretation, IV starts, and PICC line management,

• Two professional references required, with at least one from a manager, supervisor, or charge RN,

• Candidates must not be current employees at Ohio State University hospital locations,

• Eligible former employees must have a break in service of at least 6 months,

Additional Information

• Provide care for stable observation patients, focusing on efficient discharge or care transition within two midnights,

• Team includes APPs, supervising MDs, and support staff,

• First time travelers are accepted,

• Scrubs are not provided; required colors are navy blue and white,

• Fingerprinting for Ohio is mandatory and must be completed promptly after contract signing,

• Locals are accepted at the same rate as travelers,

• All requested time off must be included prior to contract,