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Travel Nurse Across America

Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - COVID19 - $2,881 per week

Travel Nurse Across America, Bangor, Maine, us, 04401


Travel Nurse Across America is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Bangor, Maine.Job Description & Requirements

Specialty:

TelemetryDiscipline:

RNStart Date:

12/17/2024Duration:

13 weeks48 hours per weekShift:

12 hours, daysEmployment Type:

TravelTraveler Feedback:-I find it to be very traveler friendly. There is always someone available to help with issues or questions. They work to address and correct concerns- So far everything has been pretty positive with a few learning curves for me. Facility is staffed well and appreciate their CNAs which I am not used to.

General Information:Beds: 44 private and semi-private roomsExperience?RN: 1 year minimum, would prefer moreCNA: 1 year - ask manager approval for any candidate that has previous hospital experience but has not worked in the hospital setting within the last year.First-time traveler? YesPatient Types:Any medical diagnosis except primary Cardiac could be seen on this unit.We monitor patients on Med TeleTraveler will routinely work on either Grant 5 or Grant 6 (same level of care spread across 2 separate units)Common diagnoses include but are not limited to: Stroke, COPD, Respiratory issues and illnesses – Flu/PNA/COVID, GI Bleed, Renal Failure (AKI/CKD), Electrolyte imbalance, altered mental status, weakness, non-operable fracturesNon-surgical unitPatient Ratios:RN: Days 1:4-5; Nights 1:5-6May vary based on patient acuity, tech support, insulin drips within assignment, etc.CNA: Days 1:10; Nights 1:10Rarely, due to call-in, nurses may have total care of some less acute patients within their assignmentsRequired Certifications:RN:BLSACLSNIHSS (preferred)EKG interpretation (preferred)CNA: BLSSkills required:RN:NO more than 6 days RTO (NO HOLIDAYS) is accepted at this timePrevious charge experience highly preferred, please include if the traveler has charge experience in offer details and is willing to act as chargeCardiac drips (Cardizem, Amiodarone), Insulin drips, Heparin drips - training available from charge and educator – does not require manager approval to offer but will be noted in the offer email for CRT if traveler has not doneReading/Interpreting Rhythm stripsTrach care, Chest tube management, General Medical Surgical skills (wound care, IVABX, Drain/tube management, IV starts, central line management, etc.)CNA:Proficiency in obtaining vital signsShowering and bathing patientsAmbulationProgression of functional status i.e.—getting patients directly to bathroom v. bedside commodesQ 2 hour turningGood communication skills and teamworkSupport on the Unit:CNACharge nurse - will typically not have a patient assignmentPhlebotomy? For peripheral blood draws onlyHouse Supervisor, 24/7RT, 24/7 in houseHospitalist, 24/7PT/OT/ST – dayshift onlyUnit Resource RN (as staffing allows) – 0700-1900Charting System/Equipment:Cerner – not requiredAlarisPyxisFloating:Traveler will routinely work on either Grant 5 or Grant 6 (same level of care spread across 2 separate units)Potential to float to any area with Med Surg patients (within or below scope)Orientation:2 Days Hospital orientation1 shift on the unitScheduling:Weekend rotation: every otherCall required: noneHoliday Expectations: no Holiday RTO is accepted at this timeRTO: Manager approvalOther notes:Scrub Color:RN: Any color, must be professionalCNA: Any color, must be professionalNo crocs with holes, no artificial nails, no personal cell phone usage unless on breakParking: Free in designated areas

Grant 5

(41 beds)– Is going to require tele nurses now.

They are phasing out the MS nurses so it should be posted as such.

Ratios will probably be 1:4-5.

This is a general medical tele unit.

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