Travel Med-Surg Telemetry RN - Contract

Travel Med-Surg Telemetry RN
Location: Alexandria, Louisiana
Shift Time: Start Time: 07:00 PM End Time: 07:00 AM
Shift Type: Night Shift
13 Weeks
Address: 211 4th Street, Alexandria, LA 71301
General Information
Unit Specifics:
Number of Beds : 36
Patient Ratios : 1:6
Unit staffing description- (unit secretaries and tech availability) : 4 South has 2 stations and uses 2 unit secretaries 0600-2200 daily. We utilize patient care techs at all times, the amount and ratio fluctuates depending on census.
Type of equipment : Telemetry for each room with monitors in the stations, Dynamaps for vital signs, glucometers, iMobile phones, bladder scanner
Documentation system: Meditech
Scheduling requirements: 12 hour shifts (7-7), every other weekend, holidays required as well.
Floating policy: All nurses float to other units as needed.
Patient Experience requirements: Hourly rounding, bedside shift report, My Care Boards, AIDET
Hospital Specifics-
Pathways to Excellence Certified
Certified Stroke Center
Certified Chest Pain Center
Level II Trauma Center
Hiring profile
Requested Skill Set: Strong nursing background and knowledge, thorough assessment skills, attention to details and condition changes.
Must have: Positive attitude, flexibility, dependability, teamwork, self-motivation, good communication and people skills, desire for excellence, accountability, ability to multitask, ability to deal with stressful situations.

Meditech experience
Advanced skills needed: Telemetry rhythm interpretation
Procedures performed on unit: PICC line removal, vas cath/temp cath removal
Certifications Required: BLS, ACLS and NIH Certification
Dress Code: (Required uniform)
Ceil Blue Scrubs
Hospital hygiene/dress code policy must be followed
Unit Guidelines/Policies: Please attach unit specific policies and guidelines.
Awards/Recognition: Please include anything that you would like prospective candidates to be aware of, such as, links to videos that feature the department, outstanding department/team awards..
HCA Unit of Distinction winner
High Employee Engagement Scores
Quality and Core Measures highly maintained
Many nurses are nationally certified, including unit manager
Any additional information that would entice a worker to select your unit for their assignment: Consider items such as new equipment or technology, tenure and experience of staff, schedule options, etc.
Highly experienced staff with extensive experience
iMobile technology, Dynamaps that upload to Meditech, advanced call light system
Self scheduling within guidelines

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