Travel Nurse RN - Skilled Nursing Facility Telemetry - $1,974 per week

Job Description

Tekaccel, Inc. is seeking a travel nurse RN Skilled Nursing Facility Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Telemetry
• Discipline : RN
• Start Date : 10 / 14 / 2024
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 35 hours per week
• Shift : 12 hours, days
• Employment Type : Travel

General Information nBeds : 56 nPCU RN : Minimum Experience : 1 year Please let CRT know if offer details if candidate has less than 1.

5 years of experience they will need to send profile to manager for approval nTele RN : Minimum Experience : 1 year Please let CRT know if offer details if candidate has less than 1.

5 years of experience they will need to send profile to manager for approval nLPN : 1 year Please let CRT know if offer details if candidate has less than 1.

5 years of experience they will need to send profile to manager for approval experience must include some Telemetry experience nWill you accept a first-time traveler?

nRN : Yes, if greater than 2 years’ experience nLPN : No no exceptions nTravelers must live 100 miles away from any Monument Health facility nPrevious permanent staff must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler nPatient Types : nAdults with a variety of diagnoses including CHF, ARF, hepatitis, ESLD, DM, DKA, pneumonia, sepsis, GI bleed, syncope, chest pain, pulmonary emboli, respiratory failure, COPD, arrhythmias, seizure disorders, overdose, and delirium tremors.

• nPatient Ratios : nRN : nPCU / Tele - 1 : 4 (Days & Nights) nMed / Surg 1 : 5 (Days & Nights) nCNA : 1 : 8 (Days & Nights) nRequired Certifications : nRN : n(PCU & Tele) : BLS, ACLS nLPN : BLS required;
• ACLS preferred nCNA : certified CNA, BLS is not required (per NM) nRequired Education : nCompletion of a nursing education program that is approved by a board of nursing;
• Registered Nurse (RN) - South Dakota Board of Nursing nSkills required : nIf traveler has experience outside of this specialty please include this is your offer details nICU RN qualified to float to ED nPCU RN qualified to float to ICU nPCU RN : cardiac and vasoactive drip titration please request approval to offer without this experience, Cardiac rhythm interpretation, IV starts, Blood product administration, CIWA, drain / tube management, indwelling and straight catheter insertion / management, insulin drips - both DKA and non-DKA, continuous bladder irrigation, chest tube maintenance;
• Effective verbal and written communication, thorough physical assessments, strong clinical judgement, professional bedside manner, strong team player, positive attitude, adaptability nTele RN : Cardiac rhythm interpretation, IV starts, Blood product administration, CIWA, drain / tube management, indwelling and straight catheter insertion / management, insulin drips - non-DKA only, continuous bladder irrigation, chest tube maintenance;

Effective verbal and written communication, thorough physical assessments, strong clinical judgement, professional bedside manner, strong team player, positive attitude, adaptability nComfortability working alongside an LPN / Team Nursing : Our staffing model on our 6th floor where we cohort all of our med-surg pts is moving toward an RN paired with an LPN.

• Both would take their own patient loads, however, there may be some task swapping that occurs due to scope. We felt it was important that there is awareness to this so it is not a surprise, and hopefully can remain a positive experience for both LPNs & RNs nLPN : Must have acute care Telemetry experience;
• Cardiac rhythm interpretation, IV starts, Blood product administration, CIWA, drain / tube management, indwelling and straight catheter insertion / management, continuous bladder irrigation, chest tube maintenance, versed in wound care;
• Effective verbal and written communication, thorough physical assessments, strong clinical judgement, professional bedside manner, strong team player, positive attitude, adaptability;

understanding of South Dakota LPN Scope of Practice nComfortability working alongside an RN / Team Nursing : Our staffing model on our 6th floor where we cohort all of our med-surg pts is moving toward an RN paired with an LPN.

Both would take their own patient loads, however, there may be some task swapping that occurs due to scope. We felt it was important that there is awareness to this so it is not a surprise, and hopefully can remain a positive experience for both LPNs & RNs nCNA : professional bedside manner, strong team player, positive attitude, adaptability, we prefer CNAs with acute care experience?

nSupport on the Unit : nCNA (Ratio : 1 : 8 both Days & Nights) nCharge nurse : Yes 2 for the unit (free-floating), 24 / 7 nPhlebotomy?

Yes, 24 / 7 for peripheral blood draws only; RN will pull of Central lines nIV / VAT Team : No nResource Nurse : Yes, Flex RN as staffing allows assists with admissions, d / c, transfers, task items nRT : Yes, 24 / 7 nHospitalist : Yes, 24 / 7 in house - most patients are followed by a hospitalist nPaging system to communicate with providers nSecure chat to communicate with providers nCentralized Tele Monitoring : 24 / 7 to assist with Tele reading and alarm notifications nViolent Incident Response team nCharting System / Equipment : nEpic (preferred) please let CRT know if traveler does not have EPIC experience so they can ask approval nAlaris nOmnicell nFloating : If yes, where?

nAdult Inpatient Units - Med Surg, Ortho / Neuro / Surgical, Heart and Vascular Unit, Oncology, ICU (depending on experience), Observation nCould be floated within scope of practice and below nWill float in rotation with other travelers nOrientation : (facility and unit) n2 days of in class / online education n(2) 12-hour shifts with a preceptor nScheduling : nWeekend rotation Every other or 50% weekends per 4-week schedule.

Weekends are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. nWill they be on call? If so, what is that schedule? Travelers are not scheduled On Call hours, but may be placed On Call related to Low Census if hours are over guaranteed weekly hours OR traveler requests to be low censused On Call nHoliday Expectations : Every other holiday minimum during contracted timeframe nApproval of time off?

Up to 7 days. Must extend contract if unable to work a full week to accommodate a 13-week contract. No RTO during Sturgis Bike Rally (first 3 weeks every August).

nOther notes : nAudits are done monthly for Pre / Post Pain Scoring must meet 90% compliance nScrub Color : nRN : Navy Blue nCNA : Cement / Light Grey nFree Parking? Yes

About Tekaccel, Inc.

Incorporated in Plano Texas, Tekaccel Healthcare Staffing is founded as a

Healthcare business firm delivering Healthcare Professionals in Correctional

Facilities, Rehabilitation Center, Medical Center & Skilled Nursing Home

Center. Our team consists of experienced healthcare staffing experts who have

in-depth knowledge of the industry.

At our core, we are dedicated to addressing the critical staffing needs of

healthcare organizations, helping them maintain optimal patient care and

operational efficiency. We understand the unique challenges faced by

healthcare facilities in finding the right professionals to fill temporary or

permanent positions, and we strive to provide tailored staffing solutions to

meet those needs.

We prioritize building long-term relationships with our clients and clinical

professionals, fostering a culture of trust, reliability, and professionalism. We

believe in open communication, collaboration, and delivering exceptional

customer service.

Thank you for considering our healthcare staffing company. We look forward

to serving you and contributing to the success of your healthcare organization.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs
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