RN - MedSurg/Tele - Contract

Title: RN- Med Surg / Telemetry

Location: Albemarle North Carolina 28001

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 12hr Night Shift - 36

Shift Information: 1900-0700

Clinical Interviewing- Yes

On Call, Call Back Requirements: None

Weekend Rotation: EOW

Holiday Requirements: Travelers will work 75% of holidays

Floating Requirements: Region 1 - Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, Central Division (CMC Main + Mercy + LCH (peds only) -- could float to any of the facilities within region if the need arises

About Facility:

• 109 Licensed Beds
• No Trauma Designation
• Not a Teaching Hospital no residents/students
• Advanced Primary Stroke Center
• Radius rule: Traveler s permanent address must be 50 miles outside of home unit

Unit Information:

• Beds: 27
• Census: Average 20

Minimum Years of Experience required: 18 months Med/Tele experience

Will you accept a first-time traveler: Not preferred, will consider (Resource Team)

Patient Types/Common Diagnoses: Stroke, COPD, Chest Pain, Altered Mental Status, GI bleed
Patient Ratios:

• RN: 1:5-6, acuity dependent - (surge staffing could increase ratios up to 1:7-8)
• LPN: 1:5-6, acuity dependent - (surge staffing could increase ratios up to 1:7-8)
• CNA: 1:9

Required License, National Certification, Certs (BLS, ACLS, etc.), or other position specific requirements such as Driver's License and/or Insurance:

• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS

Skills required:

• General Med/Tele skillset: Stroke experience/NIH assessments, Chest tube management, PIV starts, trach care, Cardiac rhythm interpretation, NGT placement, drain/tube management (Dobhoff, PEG tubes, Hemovac, JP drains, flexiseals, foley insertion/management, etc), PCA pumps
• Medication gtt management to include: Cardiac drips, Heparin, blood products, IVF

Support within the Department:

• CNA: Duties: Yes, CNA s can insert foleys if certified and remove IV s for Discharge if certified, in addition to Vitals, ADLs, etc.
• Receptionist/HUC: Dayshift only
• Charge nurse may or may not have patient assignment
• Phlebotomy, 24/7
• No designated IV/VAT Team
• RT, 24/7
• Hospitalist, 24/7
• Telemetry monitoring/tech: Yes

Technology/Equipment:

• EMR: Epic
• IV Pump: Alaris
• Med dispensing: Omnicell
• Monitors: Philips

Floating: If yes, where:

• Within region and scope of practice
• Will be required to float per region needs will require floating to all facilities listed below, as needed, within scope of practice DECLINE if not agreeable
• Region 1 - Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, Central Division (CMC Main Mercy LCH (peds only) -- could float to any of the facilities within region if the need arises
• If floating mid-shift, Traveler will be paid for the time traveling between facilities (will remain on the clock)

Orientation (facility and unit):

• NEO
• 2 days departmental

Scheduling:

• Weekend rotation: every other
• No call
• Holiday Expectations: Travelers will work 75% of holidays
• RTO: Can approve up to 6 days off, excluding holidays must add time to the end of the contract if unable to meet contracted hours
• Shift times: 0700-1900 and 1900-0700
• Schedule cycle: every 6weeks

Other notes:

• Scrub Color: Navy Blue
• Parking: Free
• Unit Culture: Positive, team driven

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