Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse to join our Med/Surg Tele unit. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care and support in a fast-paced environment. This position involves effective communication with patients and families, as well as collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.

Unit Information

• Unit Type: Medical Surgical (Med/Surg) with telemetry capabilities
• Number of Beds: 24
• Nurse-Patient Ratios: 1:5 or 1:4 (based on telemetry assignment)
• Common Diagnoses include:
  • Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)
  • Pleural Effusions
  • Altered Mental Status (AMS)
  • Hepatic Encephalopathy
  • Dehydration
  • Sepsis
  • Pneumonia (PNA)
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Cellulitis

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of recent Med/Surg experience required.
• Certifications: BLS and ACLS required.
• Skills: Proficiency in caring for patients with a 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio, including total care patients. Experience with heparin titration per protocol is necessary.

Additional Information

• Tele/Monitor Techs: The unit has telemetry capabilities, with RNs not required to interpret strips. Cardiac Monitoring is supported by a Philips system.
• Nurse Aids: Yes, nurse aids are available on the unit.
• Respiratory Equipment: The unit does not handle trach or vent patients but can manage stable CPAP and BiPAP as per routine.
• Shift and Scheduling: This position requires 12-hour shifts; no self-scheduling is available. Travelers will fill in where necessary.
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend is mandatory.
• Holiday Requirement: Participation in holiday rotation will be expected with permanent staff.
• Floating Requirements: May be required to float to other Med/Surg Tele units as needed.
• Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs (top and bottom) and black or white shoes required. Tattoos must be covered.