Medical Surgical / Telemetry Unit - Travel Registered Nurse

Trusted is seeking an experienced nurse for this exciting travel nursing assignment. Trusted has streamlined the travel nursing experience by enabling nurses to apply directly to jobs without the need for recruiters. This unique approach provides more transparency, eliminates pesky calls from recruiters, and puts more money in your pocket. Join the thousands of nurses across the country who have already made the switch to a more modern way to work.

Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Experience:

• 18 months of experience with 3 months worked in the last 12 months.

• 18 months of Medical Surgical / Telemetry Unit experience with 1 months worked in the last 12 months.

• Travel experience is preferred.

• Experience with Epic is preferred.

• ASN completion required.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have a North Carolina license or compact license (required for submission).

• This role may require floating to additional units and locations

• Local & travel allowed. Candidates living <50 miles from facility will be processed as local.

• 12 months gap required between for Staff at Program: Simplifi Program - Advocate Health Southeast and no current placement allowed at Program: Simplifi Program - Advocate Health Southeast.

• 12 months gap required between for Part-Time at Program: Simplifi Program - Advocate Health Southeast and no current placement allowed at Program: Simplifi Program - Advocate Health Southeast.

• 12 months gap required between for Per Diem at Program: Simplifi Program - Advocate Health Southeast and no current placement allowed at Program: Simplifi Program - Advocate Health Southeast.

Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

Additional Details:

Required Skills/Experience: - 7N/S Ortho assignments require ortho experience and spinal precautions. - General Med/Tele skillset: stroke experience, cardiac rhythm interpretation, trach care, PIV starts, chest tube management, NGT placement, drain/tube management (Dobhoff, PEG tubes, Hemovac, JP drains, flexiseals, foley insertion/management), PCA pumps, and medication gtt management including cardiac drips, heparin, blood products, and IVF.

Required Credentials: - Education: ASN / BSN

Special Requests: - Up to 6 days off can be approved, excluding holidays; time must be added to the end of the contract if contracted hours cannot be met.

Unit Details: - Home unit will be assigned on the first day of orientation. - Possible home units/patient populations include: ADTU Med/Tele overflow supporting inpatient units and ED holding with CHF, COPD, chest pain workup, stroke s/s, respiratory issues, and similar diagnoses; 7N/S Ortho Surgical with general medical overflow and surgical patients including total joint replacements, spinal surgery, and shoulder procedures; 6S Medical Telemetry with COPD, respiratory illnesses, diabetic ulcer, abdominal pain, pancreatitis, altered mental status, and ESRD; 5N Surgical Telemetry with general medical telemetry overflow and surgical patients including bariatric weight loss surgery, urology procedures, general post-op, GI bleed, small bowel obstruction, and foot/ankle surgery; 4N Cardiac Medical Telemetry with congestive heart failure, pulmonary edema, hypertension, stroke, cardiac arrhythmias, endocarditis, and initial cardiac workup for chest pain and/or shortness of breath, including prep for cardiac stress tests; 3N Medical Telemetry with end stage renal disease, PD, fluid overload, sickle cell, DM, altered mental status, cellulitis, diabetic ulcers, pancreatitis, and behavioral health; 2N Medical with Med/Tele observation and detox patients including new diagnosis DM, chest pain, rule-out stroke, abdominal pain, GI bleed, detox, suicidal ideation, and altered mental status. - RN ratio 1:5-6; critical surge 1:7-8. CNA ratio 1:6-12. - Equipment includes Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Phillips monitors. - Support includes CNA, receptionist/HUC, charge nurse may or may not have patients, phlebotomy for peripheral blood draws, IV/VAT team coverage 11a-7p and 11p-7a, RT 24/7, hospitalist 24/7, and no telemetry tech.

Shift & Scheduling: - Every other weekend. - No call. - Travelers will work 75% of holidays. - Schedule cycle: every 6 weeks.

Floating Requirements: - Float to all units within scope at Mercy and to other Region 1 facilities as needed within scope of practice: Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, and Central Division (CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH peds only).

6 days maximum time off

1 Manager/Supervisor reference required from within the last 12 months

1 Charge/Lead reference required from within the last 12 months

Proof of identification required

Certifications:

• BLS (Basic Life Support)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)

• NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale)

• Skills Checklist: Yes
• References: Yes
• License Type: registered
• License State: NC
• Certifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Basic Life Support, NIH Stroke Scale

Job Details

• Job Type: Travel
• Nurse/Patient: – –
• Shift Type: Night
• Contract Date:
• Expected Length: 13 weeks
• Hours per Shift: 12
• Shifts per Week: 3