Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) for a rewarding opportunity in a fast-paced healthcare setting. This role is essential in providing high-quality care to adult and geriatric patients requiring medical-surgical services. The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring patients, administering treatment, and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Required Skills and Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience is required.
• First-time travelers are accepted.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification is preferred.
• Charge nurse experience is preferred for night shift travelers.

Job Details

• Shift: 12-hour night shifts from 18:45 to 07:15.
• 36-hour and 48-hour contracts are accepted.
• Longer contracts ranging from 13 to 26 weeks are available.
• Call may be required as necessary.
• Floating to similar units is required, including inpatient boarding in the emergency department.
• Work every other weekend and holidays as scheduled.
• Patient-to-nurse ratio: 1:6.

Special Requirements

Contract staff will be assigned to a Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team. All staff may be required to report to work during catastrophic events, mass casualty incidents, or disasters. Mid-contract consolidation to a Centralized Office may occur, requiring staff reassignment as needed.

Meetings

All staff, including travelers, are required to attend monthly unit team meetings scheduled for the fourth Wednesday of each month from January through October at 17:30. In November and December, meetings will be held on the third Wednesday of the month at 17:30. Additional meetings for night shift staff will be conducted at 07:30 on the Friday immediately following the Wednesday meetings.

Patient Population

This unit primarily cares for adult and geriatric patients with general medical/surgical needs. The daily census is approximately 43 patients.

Unit Responsibilities

The unit handles various procedures and treatments, including:

• Heparin drips
• High flow oxygen therapy
• Short-term BiPap with respiratory support (appropriate for all med/surg nurses)

Unit Systems

Documentation and communication on the unit are managed through the following systems:

• PYXIS
• EPIC
• SBAR
• BSSR

Orientation

A comprehensive 24-hour orientation will be provided to acclimate new staff to the unit’s protocols and procedures.

Dress Code

The required scrubs are navy and white.

Additional Notes

Candidates must successfully pass an EKG testing prior to starting in this specialty role. Local candidates are also accepted at the local rate.