Title: RN – MedSurg/Telemetry

Location: Shelby, NC (201 E. Grover St, Shelby, NC 28150)
Duration: 13 Weeks
Schedule: 12-Hour Night Shift (36 Hours/Week) | 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | Every Other Weekend

Registered Nurse – MedSurg/Telemetry

About the Facility

• Shelby, North Carolina
• 241 Licensed Beds
• Level III Trauma Center
• Certified Chest Pain Center
• Stroke Center
• Non-Teaching Hospital

Radius Rule

• Traveler's permanent residence must be more than 50 miles from the home unit.

Unit Information

• 32-Bed MedSurg/Telemetry Unit
• Average Daily Census: 32 Patients
• Minimum Experience Required: 18 Months of MedSurg/Telemetry RN Experience
• First-Time Travelers Accepted

Patient Population & Common Diagnoses

Patients commonly admitted to the unit include:

• Stroke Patients
• Respiratory Illnesses
  • Influenza
  • Pneumonia
  • COVID-19
• Renal Failure
• Peritoneal Dialysis Patients
• Wound Care Patients
• General Medical and Telemetry Patients

Patient Ratios

RN

• Typical Ratio: 1:5–1:6
• Surge Staffing: Up to 1:7–1:8

LPN

• Typical Ratio: 1:5–1:6
• Surge Staffing: Up to 1:7–1:8

CNA

• 1:10

Required Certifications

• Active RN License
• BLS
• ACLS
• NIHSS

Required Skills

Candidates must possess experience with:

• Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation
• Non-Titrating Cardiac Drips
  • Cardizem
  • Amiodarone
• Wound Care
• Drain and Tube Management
• Peripheral IV Starts
• Central Line Management
• General MedSurg and Telemetry Nursing Care

Support Within the Department

Nursing Support

• CNA Support
  • ADLs
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Mobility Assistance
• Charge Nurse
  • May or may not have a patient assignment

Ancillary Support

• Phlebotomy Services
• IV/Vascular Access Team
• Respiratory Therapy Available 24/7
• Hospitalist Coverage 24/7
• Intensivist Coverage 24/7
• Telemetry Monitoring Technicians

Virtual Nursing Program (VNO)

The unit utilizes virtual nursing technology with 10 camera systems.

Virtual RNs can assist with:

• Second RN Medication Verification
• Enhanced Patient Monitoring
• Admission Processes
• Discharge Processes
• Additional Patient Support Functions

Technology & Equipment

EMR

• Epic

Equipment

• IV Pumps Available
• Medication Dispensing System Available
• Cardiac Monitoring Equipment Available
• Virtual Nursing Observation (VNO) System

Floating Requirements

Required Floating

Travelers must be willing to float within Region 3 based on staffing needs.

Potential float locations include:

• Cleveland
• Kings Mountain
• Lincoln
• Central Division
  • CMC Main
  • Mercy
  • LCH

Mid-Shift Floating

• Employee remains on the clock
• Paid travel time between facilities

Candidates unwilling to float within Region 3 should not be submitted.

Orientation

Hospital Orientation

• New Employee Orientation (NEO)

Department Orientation

• 2 Days of Unit-Specific Orientation

Scheduling Information

Shift

• 12-Hour Night Shift
• 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• 36 Hours Per Week

Weekend Requirement

• Every Other Weekend (EOW)

Schedule Cycle

• Every 6 Weeks

Call & Low Census Information

On-Call Requirement

• No scheduled call

Low Census Call

• Possibility of low census call

Call-Back Requirements

• Night Shift: May be called back until 3:00 AM
• Day Shift: May be called back until 3:00 PM

Holiday Requirements

• Travelers are expected to work 75% of holidays

Time-Off Requests

• Up to 6 Days May Be Approved
• Holidays cannot be included in approved RTO
• Contract may be extended if needed to satisfy contracted hours

Interview Process

• Clinical Interview Required
• Final Interview Conducted by Hiring Manager

Additional Information

Scrub Color

• Navy Blue

Parking

• Free Parking Available

Unit Culture

• Team-oriented environment
• Patient-centered care focus
• Supportive and collaborative staff
• Fun, positive workplace culture