Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical-Surgical/Telemetry | Travel Contract

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) for a travel assignment. The ideal candidate will have strong Med/Surg and Telemetry experience and be comfortable caring for a diverse adult patient population in a fast-paced acute care setting.

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum 18 months of Med/Surg-Telemetry RN experience
• First-time travelers accepted
• Current certifications:
  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)

Patient Population

Experience caring for patients with:

• Total Joint Replacements
• Colon Resections
• Gallbladder Surgery
• Appendectomies
• Amputations
• Medical Overflow Patients
• Hip Fractures
• Small Bowel Obstruction (SBO)
• Nasogastric (NG) Tubes

Clinical Skills Required

Candidates should be proficient in:

• Cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Telemetry monitoring
• Management of non-titratable cardiac drips (e.g., Cardizem, Amiodarone)
• Wound care
• Drain and tube management
• Peripheral IV insertion
• Central line care and maintenance
• General Medical-Surgical nursing skills

Patient Ratios

Typical staffing ratios include:

• RN: 1:5–6 on nights (may increase to 1:7–8 during surge staffing)
• LPN: 1:5–6 on nights (may increase to 1:7–8 during surge staffing)
• CNA: Approximately 1:10–16, depending on staffing

Support Services

The care team includes:

• Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs)
• Charge Nurses
• Health Unit Coordinators/Unit Secretaries
• Phlebotomy Services
• IV/Vascular Access Team
• Respiratory Therapy
• Hospitalists
• Intensivists
• Telemetry Monitoring Technicians

Technology

• Epic EMR
• Alaris IV Pumps
• Omnicell Medication Dispensing System
• Philips Patient Monitoring

Floating

• Floating may be required within the health system based on patient care needs.
• Travelers are expected to float within their scope of practice.
• Travel time between facilities during a scheduled shift is compensated.

Orientation

• Facility orientation
• Department-specific orientation

Schedule

• Shift: 12-hour Nights
• Hours: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Every other weekend rotation
• Possible low-census call
• Holiday rotation required (approximately 75% of holidays)
• Schedule published in 6-week rotations

Additional Information

• Navy scrubs
• Free parking
• Manager interview required before offer