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, 48 hrs per week, will consider 36's, weekdays, EOW

Length: 13 weeks 

Requirements:

• VA License
• 2 Years’ Experience
• Vents, IV start, Telemetry, PA Lines, Conscious Sedation, Neuro IV titration, Insulin IV experience, strong Neuro experience
• AHA BLS
• AHA ACLS
• NIHSS
• Travel experience preferred
• 3 years experience preferred (will consider strong candidates without 3 years)

Stepdown RN needed for 13 weeks with possible extension
3x12 or 4x12 (OT billed after 48 on 4x12) Nights Shift 7pm-7:30am; weekdays, EOW, Float, Holidays within contract.
Must be willing to float. Must have Charge experience. MUST HAVE STRONG NEURO EXP
Offering but not requiring 48/4x12 hour contracts (OT billed after 48)
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 (post brain surgery, EVD exp/ventriculostomy)
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
• Epic Staffing Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, housing, age, disability, or genetics.
• We will consider all qualified applicants for employment, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws.

By applying for this position, you agree that any calls from Epic Staffing Group and its subsidiaries may be monitored or recorded for training and quality assurance purposes.

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).