RN - MedSurg/Tele

Unit Details

Unit: Medical-Surgical/Telemetry
Beds: 27
Average Daily Census: 20 patients

Patient Population

• Stroke
• COPD
• Chest Pain
• Altered Mental Status
• GI Bleed

Nurse-to-Patient Ratios

• Typical: 1:5–6 (acuity dependent)
• Surge staffing: Up to 1:7–8

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 18 months recent Med/Surg Telemetry experience
• First-time travelers are not preferred but may be considered

Required Certifications

• Active RN License
• BLS
• ACLS
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)

Required Skills

Candidates should be proficient in:

Clinical Skills

• Stroke care and NIH assessments
• Cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Chest tube management
• Peripheral IV insertion
• Trach care
• NGT placement
• Foley catheter insertion and management
• PCA pump management

Tube and Drain Management

• Dobhoff tubes
• PEG tubes
• Hemovac drains
• JP drains
• Flexi-Seal systems

Medication & Infusion Management

• Cardiac drips
• Heparin infusions
• Blood product administration
• IV fluid management

Unit Support

• Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs)
• Unit Secretary/HUC (Day Shift Only)
• Charge Nurse (may carry patient assignment)
• 24/7 Phlebotomy
• 24/7 Respiratory Therapy
• 24/7 Hospitalist Coverage
• Telemetry Monitoring Technicians

No dedicated IV/Vascular Access Team available.

Technology

• EMR: Epic
• IV Pumps: Alaris
• Medication Dispensing: Omnicell
• Cardiac Monitors: Philips

Schedule

• Shift: 12-Hour Nights
• Hours: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Weekly Hours: 36
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: 75% of holidays
• On-Call: None

Floating Requirements

Travelers must be willing to float within Region 1 based on staffing needs and within their scope of practice.

Potential facilities include:

• Cabarrus
• University City
• Stanly
• Lake Norman
• Central Division
  • CMC Main
  • Mercy
  • Levine Children's Hospital (Pediatrics only)

If floated mid-shift, travel time between facilities is paid and remains on the clock.

Orientation

• New Employee Orientation (NEO)
• 2 Days Unit/Department Orientation

Additional Information

• Scrub Color: Navy Blue
• Parking: Free
• Unit Culture: Positive, collaborative, team-oriented environment

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