Registered Nurse (RN) – MS/Tele

Job Description

We are seeking a qualified and compassionate Registered Nurse specializing in Medical-Surgical/Telemetry to join our night shift team. This role involves providing high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment, focusing on patients with various medical conditions.

Shift Details

• Night shift: 4×12 hours (18:45 – 07:15)
• Contract lengths: 13-26 weeks accepted
• RTO: 7 days maximum
• No block schedules
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend

Responsibilities

• Monitor and interpret telemetry, including dysrhythmias and remote patient monitoring.
• Provide care for patients with a variety of diagnoses, such as diabetes, dementia, COVID-19, pneumonia, and heart failure.
• Administer medications and manage IVs, including central and peripheral lines.
• Conduct pre/post-operative assessments and care for surgical patients.
• Participate in effective communication with the healthcare team and provide patient education.
• Perform wound care and manage drainage systems as needed.
• Work within established protocols for hemodialysis, insulin, and other treatments.
• Respond to emergencies and participate in Rapid Response and Code Teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Medical-Surgical/Telemetry nursing.
• Traveler experience accepted; first-time travelers welcome.
• Must have valid BLS and NIHSS certifications; ACLS preferred.
• Charge experience is a plus.
• Ability to float to other units as required.
• Capable of working during catastrophic events, such as hurricanes or mass casualties.

Patient Diagnoses

Common patient conditions include:

• Diabetes
• Dementia
• COVID-19
• Pneumonia
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Sepsis
• GI bleed
• Renal failure
• Hypertension
• Cellulitis

Unit Systems

The unit utilizes Pyxis for medication administration and electronic documentation for patient care records.

Scrubs

Scrubs must be navy blue or white.

Orientation

Unit orientation is 24 hours.

Interview Availability

Please provide your availability for interviews within the next 72 hours upon application submission.