2 yrs Experience but new to Traveling

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Specializes in Rehab, Dementia, LTC, PAC, Vent/Trachs, TF, Covid.

Hi! I am new to travel nursing with 2 years of RN experience with Rehab, LTC, Vents, Trachs, Covid and TF. Was a CNA and then a CMA both total over 16 yrs of healthcare experience prior to getting RN license. 

I was wondering if anyone could give me advice on where to start other then Med/Surg. Do I have the qualifications to go into the Step-down Unit? Do I need to obtain specific certificates for the Step-down unit? 
 

Also, I love learning new things and I was thinking about getting my Telemetry certificate. Any thoughts?

Any advice is appreciated and thank you in advance!

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Specializes in OR, Nursing Professional Development.

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Probably you do. In any case, you will be filling out an agency skills checklist and managers can then make a decision to interview you or not when they see your profile. Different step downs can be very different. ACLS is a must in that setting. Unsure of the value of telemetry certification, but more credentials never hurt!

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Specializes in CNA telemetry progressive care ICU.

Tele can be fast pace unknown as to your present states ratio requirements? CA requires 2:1 in ER but if census is low be prepared to float or that department is usually cut first.

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