Medical/Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN)

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Medical/Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in critical care and telemetry and be committed to providing high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage patient care for individuals in the Med/Surg and Telemetry units.
• Monitor and interpret dysrhythmias, and manage telemetry monitoring.
• Utilize Rapid Response and Code teams effectively.
• Provide care for patients with bowel obstructions, colostomy/ileostomy management, feeding tube management, and renal failure.
• Administer blood products and perform central line draws, peripheral line care, phlebotomy, and PICC line management.
• Initiate and maintain IV therapy, including insulin and heparin protocols.
• Manage chest tubes, BiPAP/CPAP, high flow nasal cannula, and non-invasive airway management.
• Conduct oral suctioning and oxygen administration as required.
• Adhere to isolation precautions and utilize PPE effectively.
• Provide wound care and manage wound vac devices as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience in a Med/Surg/Telemetry setting.
• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in practice state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications required.
• Charge experience and additional certifications such as ACLS are preferred.
• Familiarity with electronic documentation systems is advantageous.
• Experience with patient populations including those with diabetes, dementia, COVID, pneumonia, and various surgical recovery cases.

Work Schedule

The scheduled shifts will be nights from 18:45 to 07:15, with options for either 36 or 48-hour work weeks. A commitment to every other weekend is required, and there is a possibility of floating to different units within the organization.

Contract Details

This position is available for 13-26 week contracts. A maximum of 7 days of requested time off is permitted, and candidates must be able to work holidays as needed. Training includes a comprehensive 24-hour orientation program.

Additional Information

Staff members may be assigned to work with the Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team and could be required to report during catastrophic events or disasters.

Dress Code

All staff are expected to wear navy blue or white scrubs while on duty.

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their application and provide their interview availability for the next 72 hours. Candidates will not be considered without a prior interview.