RN - MedSurg/Tele - Contract

RN – MedSurg/Telemetry

Shift: 12-hour Nights (36 hours/week)
Hours: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM

Unit Overview

• 32-bed Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit
• Average daily census: 32 patients
• First-time travelers accepted
• Minimum of 18 months of MedSurg/Telemetry RN experience required

Patient Population

• Stroke
• Respiratory illnesses (Flu, Pneumonia, COVID-19)
• Renal failure
• Peritoneal dialysis
• Wound care patients
• General medical-surgical and telemetry patients

Nurse-to-Patient Ratios

• RN: 1:5–6 (up to 1:7–8 during surge staffing)
• LPN: 1:5–6 (up to 1:7–8 during surge staffing)
• CNA: 1:10

Required Certifications

• Active RN license
• BLS
• ACLS
• NIHSS

Required Skills

• Cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Management of non-titrating cardiac drips (Cardizem, Amiodarone)
• Wound care
• Drain and tube management
• Peripheral IV insertion
• Central line management
• General MedSurg/Telemetry nursing skills

Support & Resources

• CNA support
• Charge nurse support
• Phlebotomy services
• Vascular Access/IV Team
• Respiratory Therapy available 24/7
• Hospitalist coverage 24/7
• Intensivist coverage 24/7
• Telemetry monitoring available
• EMR: Epic

Floating

• Floating required based on operational needs within the region and within scope of practice.

Orientation

• New Employee Orientation (NEO)
• Department-specific orientation

Scheduling

• Every other weekend
• Potential low census call
• Travelers work 75% of holidays
• Up to 6 days of requested time off may be approved (excluding holidays)
• Schedule published every 6 weeks

Additional Information

• Clinical interview required
• Scrub color: Navy
• Free parking
• Collaborative, patient-centered team environment