TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Med/Surg / Tele RN in Winston Salem, North Carolina, 27157!
Job Title: RN - MedSurg/Tele
Profession: Registered Nurse
Specialty: MedSurg/Tele
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 12hr Night Shift
Hours per Shift: 36
Experience: 1 year MedSurg/Tele experience preferred
License: Current RN License
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
Must-Have:
Cardiac rhythm interpretation
PCA pump management
Wound care skills
Experience with surgical drains
Comfort with managing specific medications
Description:
Registered Nurse position in a MedSurg/Tele environment.
The unit has 10 beds and an average patient census of 8.
Patient types include a variety of MedSurg conditions such as diabetes, respiratory illnesses, GI illnesses, neuro surgeries, and trauma surgeries.
The RN will manage pre-CT surgery patients, cardiac surgery patients, and clean cath lab patients.
Patient ratios are RN: 1:5 and CNA: 1:10.
Support within the department includes a CNA for vital sign and blood glucose checks, assistance with safety rounds, and activities of daily living.
Phlebotomy services for peripheral blood draws are available.
RT services are available 24/7.
Telemetry monitoring is performed by the bedside RN who will read and interpret cardiac strips.
Unit specific equipment includes external fixators, chest tubes, PCAs, trachs, and equipment for complex wound care.
The culture is friendly and supports an academic environment.