1 Description American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Med/Surg Tele/Swing Bed position requiring a ND or compact license and at least 1 year of telemetry experience. Details Acute care hospital setting on a Med-Tele Acute/Observation and Swing Bed unit 19-bed unit with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:3-6 Common diagnoses include pneumonia, COPD, CHF, pancreatitis, and GI bleed, as well as rehab and swingbed patients Uses
MEDITECH EMR
Mindray telemetry monitors used; RNs must read their own strips No dedicated charge nurse or tele/monitor tech on the unit One CNA per shift assists with personal care, vitals, and weights RNs set up and manage BiPAP, CPAP, and high-flow nasal cannula equipment 12-hour day shifts (7a-7p) with team scheduling Every other weekend and every other holiday required Floating required to Med/Tele Acute, Observation, and Swing Bed units No on-call or standby requirements No drip titration required Requirements Active ND or Compact RN license required Current BLS and ACLS certification required Minimum 1 year of RN experience required Competency with IV starts, telemetry, NG tube, and foley catheter insertion required Must be comfortable reading own telemetry strips Copy of driver's license required for consideration Additional Information May be part of the code team on the unit Unit known for strong teamwork and a positive culture Success on this unit favors dependable, caring, knowledgeable, and flexible nurses Unit-specific orientation typically consists of 3-4 twelve-hour shifts Must provide own scrubs; any color accepted Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility and may not have been directly employed by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI and Dignity, within the past year Up to 7 days of RTO may be requested upfront per 13-week contract; additional RTO will not be approved