Registered Nurse (RN) – Med Surg Tele

Position Information:

• Role: Registered Nurse
• Specialty: Med Surg Tele
• Number of Openings: 1
• Shift: Nights, 1900-0700
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 48
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Weekend Hours: As required by the facility/every other weekend
• Call Requirements: None

Qualifications:

• Required Licensure: Current RN License meeting the criteria to be eligible for licensure in the state of Missouri or currently licensed in Missouri.
• Required Certifications: BLS and ACLS from AHA only, NIHSS
• Years of Experience: 2+ years Tele
• Float Requirements: As needed to a similar or lower acuity unit

Unit Information:

• Patient Ratios: 4-6:1, estimates, not guarantees
• Equipment: Standard nursing equipment on a Tele unit
• EMR: EPIC

Hiring Profile:

• Must Have Skills/Experience: 2+ years Tele
• Personality Fit: Team player, cares for positive patient outcomes, superior communication skills
• Type of Patients on Unit: 50% Medical / 50% Tele adults only

Dress Code:

• Scrub Color: Black
• Unacceptable Attire: None specified

Overview: Performs direct patient care activities for all age groups, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Monitors and coordinates patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize patient care and comfort. Functions within the scope of nursing preparation and consistent with the established guidelines of nursing practice and the applicable Nurse Practice Act.

Additional Information:

• Contract Duration: 13-26 weeks
• Requested Time Off: Up to 5 days in each 13 weeks can be automatically approved (subject to confirmation for longer periods)
• Weekends: Standard expectation of every other full weekend (Saturday and Sunday will be required unless otherwise approved)
• Holidays: Candidates should expect to work at least one of the major winter holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s Day)
• Night Shift Orientation: Travelers must be available the entire week for orientation.

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