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Additional Information
Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.
Additional Details:
Artificial nails are not allowed for any travelers. Failure to adhere could result in being sent home and/or terminated if policy is not followed.
If candidate worked a perm facility in the last 12 months, 1 reference must be from perm facility.
Eligibility as Current/Previous Employee: cumulative experience applies for previous travelers.
References: At least one reference must be from the same unit/specialty as the job you're applying to.
Required Skills/Experience:
- Must be able to read and interpret telemetry strips.
Required Credentials:
- All travelers must take and pass a cardiac rhythm exam.
Unit Details:
- Common patient populations include CHF, cardiac cath, chest pain, pneumonia, chronic renal disease, COPD, orthopedic, and oncology patients; permanent staff administer chemotherapy.
- Mainly 1:5-6 for both days and nights on most units; once or twice a month, assignments could reach 7 patients toward the end of the shift depending on acuity.
- Uses Phillips telemetry; most units have monitor techs.
- CPAP and BiPap only; RT manages.
- Will not have to titrate drips.
Shift & Scheduling:
- Every other weekend; Sat/Sun for nights.
- Work in the holiday rotation schedule with permanent staff.
Floating Requirements:
- Most frequent float units are 6N and 7N; other units include 4N, 5S, 6S, and Critical Care.
- Float pool RNs report to the clinical coordinator's office prior to shift start for unit assignment and may float to all 6 units, though they will most likely be assigned a parent unit and only very basic telemetry patients within their scope of practice.
Travel RN Job Salary & Responsibilities
Your travel RN salary is based on your specialty, experience, and where you secure your assignment. Registered Nurse job descriptions focus on technical knowledge and supervisory skills; attention to detail; and communication with patients, families, and healthcare professionals in critical situations. But, an RN’s responsibilities also require a combination of compassion, patience, and resilience.
This isn’t news to you. You came to Trusted because you’ve tried RN staffing agencies without the personal support you need. This doesn’t surprise us, either. We’re a team of Trusted nurses who’ve been in your shoes (those comfy, non-slip shoes). We’ll help advance your career on your terms.