Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - COVID19 - $2,178 per week at Travel Nurse Across America
Bangor, ME 04401
About the Job
Travel Nurse Across America is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Bangor, Maine.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Telemetry
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 02/25/2025
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
UNIT: Merrit 3 General Information:Beds: (48) on Merritt 3Minimum Experience:RN: 2 years of Med/Tele experience no exceptionsWill you accept a first-time traveler?RN: Not taking 1st time travelers at this timePatient Types:Surgical:Bariatric: Gastric Bypass, Gastric sleeveVascular Surgeries: carotid endarterectomies, femoral endarterectomies, amputations, AAA repair, peripheral artery bypass grafts, fem-pop bypass Urology: TURP, cysto, cystectomy, penectomy, nephrectomy, ureteral stentsGeneral/GI: mastectomy, breast reduction; hemicolectomies, exploratory laps, bowel resection, cholecystectomy, colorectal surgeries; whipplesOrtho: total joint, ORIF, external fixation, Ortho TraumaENT: parotidectomy, neck dissection, and thyroidectomyPlastics: muscle flaps, skin graftsNeurosurgery: spinal fusions, laminectomies, craniotomiesMedical Overflow:CHF, Pneumonia, COVID, COPD, sepsis, cellulitis, GI Bleed, Chron’s, Vascular Gangrene, ETOH withdrawal, IVDA, etc.All beds have remote Telemetry monitoring capabilitiesPatient Ratios:RN:Day: 1:4-5Night: 1:5-6Required Certifications:RN:BLSbasic EKG certification (ability to read/interpret cardiac rhythm strips)CNA: BLSSkills required:RN:NO more than 6 days RTO (NO HOLIDAYS) is accepted at this timePlease ask all travelers about charge experience and include in the offer info if they have/have not worked in a CRN capacityTelemetry experience (Cardiac rhythm interpretation) will not transport patient on Tele but must be able to verify/interpret strips on the unitGeneral post-surgical experience is a MUSTVascular surgical patients comprise a large portion of our patient population. This person would need to have the basic knowledge of what to look at and for (assessment-wise) with this type of patient.Ortho post-op (total joints, ORIF) experience is preferred, peripheral IV starts, tube feedings, TPN, Trach Care, Chest tubes, continuous bladder irrigation, drain management and removal (JP, Accordian), dressing changes, wound vacsComfortability to discontinue non-tunneled catheters, will wean patients off Epidural pump per order set, PCAsHeparin Drips, Insulin Drips; NO cardiac drips or cardiac push medsCNA:1 year of acute care experience is required and it must be the most recentFollowing order sets (post op v/s and frequency)Glucose checksExperience with putting patients on continuous pulse ox and telemetryFamiliar with assistive devices (gait belts, walkers, sliding boards, hoyers, TSLO braces/ cervical collars ect)Ambulation of post op patientsI/O documented in MLsSequential/ TEDs ADLsAssisting with meals (feeding patients, passing out meal trays)Support on the Unit:CNA (Ratio: 1:10)Charge nurse: typically free floatingResource Nurse Dayshift only, 7 days per week, 12 hr shiftsRTOT/PT/STHospitalist/SurgeonPA assigned specifically to this unit 1900-0700; 7 days per weekRemote monitoring at nurses stations for Tele/SpO2Technology/Equipment:EMR: CernerIV pumps: AlarisMedication dispensing: PyxisFloating: If yes, where?Any other unit to care for patients within or below scope of practiceOrientation:2 Days of hospital orientation1 (12)h shift on unitHealthStream/iCare modules must be completed prior taking patientsScheduling:Weekend rotation: every other; occasionally back-to-back weekends flexibility is keyOn call? No callHoliday Expectations: no RTO requests at this timeRTO approval: Must be sent to Manager for approvalShift times: 0700-1900; 1900-0700Schedule cycle: 4 weeks at a time; will receive 2 weeks in advanceOther notes:Scrub Color:RN: Any color, must be professionalCNA: Any color, must be professional. No logo shirts or sweatshirts.No crocsNo artificial nailsNo cell phone use or ear pods in ANY patient care areasParking: Free
About Travel Nurse Across America
At TNAA, we take pride in doing things differently. We place our healthcare travelers on high-paying assignments in exciting locations across the country, but it's our service before, during and after your assignment that sets us apart. Our dedicated, supportive staff understands how stressful preparing for a travel assignment can be, and that's why we put our experience to work for you to remove the headaches and send you smoothly on your way. Across our recruiting, clinical, quality assurance, payroll and housing teams, we promise to go out of our way to offer you an exceptional customer service experience. You may be a temporary employee of the facilities you serve, but when you travel with us, you become a permanent part of the TNAA family! Some of the benefits you receive with TNAA:
- Guaranteed Pay - Many contracts allow a hospital to call off a set amount of shifts without penalty to the hospital. When that occurs to a traveler on contract with TNAA, their per diems are not affected.
- Paid Sick Leave - Sick leave, in all 50 states, begins accruing from your first day, and you're eligible to use it after 90 days of employment.
- Travel Reimbursement - We offer up to $1,000 in travel expense reimbursement.
- Your Way is Paid - TNAA pays for all costs associated with getting the licenses and certifications needed for your assignment.
- Housing - Get the most out of your housing subsidy with our Easy Stay program or utilize our company provided housing.
- Insurance - We offer liability, vision, dental and health from day one.
More of what we offer can be viewed on our website at: www.tnaa.com/benefits