Travel Med Tele RN - $2,238 per week

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Registered Nurse (RN)

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team in a fast-paced cardiac unit. This is a day shift position with a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care.

Unit Specifics

• Number of Beds: 30
• Patient Ratio: 6:1
• Unit Staffing Description: Includes a unit clerk during the day, 2-3 Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) for both day and night shifts, nursing supervisor, and hospitalists.
• Type of Equipment: Welch Allyn vitals monitor, Novameter glucose meter, GE Telemetry systems, and Rover devices.
• Documentation System: Meditech-HCA version.
• Medication Management: WOW system for all nurses and PyxisES dispensing system.
• Scheduling Requirements: Equivalent of every other weekend (4 weekend shifts in a 4-week schedule).
• Floating Policy: May include floating to other medical/surgical areas such as general M/S, orthopedic, progressive care, and surgical oncology units as needed.
• Patient Experience Requirements: Engage in bedside and hourly rounding with a focus on known patient needs, utilizing departmental focus areas and updates effectively.

Qualifications

• Required Certifications: BLS and ACLS.
• Preferred Skills: Cardiac knowledge.
• Advanced Skills: Proficient in administering Heparin, Cardizem, Dobutamine, Dopamine, and Amiodarone drips.
• Procedures Performed on Unit: Chest tube management, wound vac management, and EKGs as needed.

Dress Code

Nurses are to wear navy scrubs, while PCTs may wear ceil blue scrubs. T-shirts in white, blue, grey, orange, or black without graphics are permitted under the scrubs. Artificial or gel nails and gel polish are not allowed.

Unit Policies

• Documentation of telemetry application and rhythm strip acknowledgment is mandatory each shift.
• Adherence to "NO PASS ZONE" policies for bed alarms, call lights, and IV alarms.

Awards and Recognition

Our unit emphasizes a culture of recognition with awards and recognitions, including the Daisy Award and iHEAL nominations.

Additional Information

Our team includes charge nurses with extensive experience, contributing to a supportive and knowledgeable work environment. We promote shared governance and encourage professional development amongst staff.

Thrive Staffing Job ID #19176077. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:Med/Tele,07:00:00-19:00:00

About Thrive Staffing

At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.