Registered Nurse (RN)

Position Summary

This Registered Nurse role focuses on providing high-quality care in a telemetry unit, catering to a diverse patient population ranging from adults to geriatrics. The successful candidate will be expected to perform vital sign checks and blood glucose checks independently.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and record vital signs and blood glucose levels.
• Provide care for patients with a variety of diagnoses, including CHF, MI/Chest pain, dysrhythmias, hypo-/hypertension, pleural effusion, sepsis, and vascular issues.
• Utilize established protocols for patient care in a telemetry setting.
• Coordinate with healthcare team members to deliver optimal patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience; first-time travelers are welcome to apply.
• Required certifications: BLS and ACLS; NIH certification is preferred.
• Experience using Epic for electronic health records is necessary.

Unit Information

• Patient Ratio: 1:4-5.
• Average daily census: 35 patients in a 36-room telemetry unit.
• Expected to float within the facility as needed, adhering to the scope of practice.

Work Schedule

• Shifts: Night shifts, 3 days per week (19:00 – 07:00).
• Every other weekend work is mandatory unless specified otherwise.
• Travelers are expected to work major holidays, with specific expectations based on holiday occurrences during the assignment.

Additional Requirements

• Maximum of 7 days of requested time off (RTO) allowed.
• Orientation is mandatory, with compliance requirements for timely start. Non-compliance may delay start dates.
• Must adhere to blackout dates for time off, specifically around Spring Break.

Scrub Color

Navy Blue scrubs are required.

Important Notes

• Local candidates are welcome and will receive the same rate as travelers.
• Number of Non-Billable Orientation (NBO) hours will be based on contract length.

We look forward to welcoming a dedicated nurse to our team who is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a dynamic telemetry environment.