Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Chesapeake, VA
Epic Travel Staffing
4x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunities

Epic Travel Staffing is hiring a Travel RN - Step down 48's

Shift: Nights / 7p-7:30a, 12x4, 48hrs per week, Will also consider 36hrs

Length: 13 Weeks with possible extension
EOW, Float, Holidays within contract

Requirements:

• VA License
• 1 year experience required
• Medication System Pyxis
• Communication SBAR
  
• AHA BLS
• AHA ACLS 
• NIHSS 
• Vents, IV start, Telemetry, PA Lines, Conscious Sedation, Neuro IV titration, Insulin IV experience, strong Neuro experience required
• Travel experience preferred
• Previous Charge Experience preferred
• 3 years experience preferred
  

Typical Ratios are 1:4, sometimes 1:5
Must be EPIC proficient Must be willing to float.
Other Details:

Stepdown RN needed for 13 weeks with possible extension
3x12 or 4x12 (OT after 48) Night Shift; weekdays, EOW, Float, Holidays within contract. Must be willing to float.
BLS ACLS required via American Heart Association NIHSS required
Skills required: vents, IV start, Telemetry, PA Lines, Conscious Sedation, Neuro IV titration, Insulin IV experience, strong Neuro experience required
Patient types in SDU: This is a general SDU with a variety of patient populations. We primarily see: pulmonary – acute respiratory failure secondary to pneumonia, COPD exacerbation, and/or CHF exacerbation; cardiac - NSTEMI/STEMI not requiring ICU level of care and/or downgrade from ICU, +/- cardiac cath, CHF/CMO requiring BIPAP/diuresis, AFIB with RVR requiring Cardizem/Amio gtt, or complete heart block awaiting AICD/Pacemaker; sepsis not requiring pressors; minor trauma – hip/femur/ankle fracture s/p fall; CIWA; DKA requiring insulin gtt; some surgical patients – surgeries typically go to MedSurg or ICU however we do see the occasional vascular surgery (arterial bypass or compartment syndrome requiring neurovascular checks) and/or post-op complications from MedSurg.
Typical Ratios are 1:4, sometimes 1:5
Must be EPIC proficient - NO EXCEPTIONS
3 years experience preferred (will consider strong candidates without 3 years), travel experience preferred


Local Rules: No RN candidates will be accepted if they reside less than 50 miles from facility. Drivers License MUST be provided for address verification prior to any offer acceptance.
COVID-19 Vaccine (Facility Guideline): Not RequiredFlu Vaccine (Facility Guideline): Required - Medical/Religious Exemptions and Declinations Allowed
Unit:63800/600040 | SDU
Epic Travel Staffing:
•    Day 1 health insurance coverage and comprehensive benefits options
•    401(k) matching program
•    Weekly direct deposit
•    Concierge state licensing program for RN and other healthcare modalities in multiple states, including CA
•    Industry leading allowances and reimbursements
•    Referral program with cash bonuses and additional perks
•    Exclusive job openings - Only at Epic
•    Epic Elite Program - Priority status at top facilities and exclusive loyalty bonuses

Please note that all pay rates are estimates. Weekly gross pay is based on qualifications and experience. Rate applies to travel positions only (50+ miles from permanent address).