RN - MedSurg/Tele

Job Summary (List Format): RN - MedSurg/Tele


- Facility:
- 301 Yadkin St., Albemarle, NC 28001
- 109 licensed beds
- Advanced Primary Stroke Center
- Not a trauma or teaching hospital
- Radius rule: Permanent address must be 50+ miles from unit


- Unit Details:
- 27-bed MedSurg/Tele unit
- Average daily census: 20
- Minimum 18 months Med/Tele RN experience required
- First-time travelers not preferred but considered (Resource Team)


- Patient Population/Common Diagnoses:
- Stroke, COPD, chest pain, altered mental status, GI bleed


- Nurse-to-Patient Ratio:
- Typical: 1:5-6 (acuity dependent)
- Surge staffing: Up to 1:7-8


- Required Certifications/Licenses:
- Active RN license
- BLS, ACLS, NIHSS


- Required Skills:
- General Med/Tele skillset
- Stroke care and NIH assessments
- Chest tube management
- Peripheral IV starts
- Trach care
- Cardiac rhythm interpretation
- NGT placement
- Drain/tube management (e.g., Dobhoff, PEG, Hemovac, JP, flexiseals, Foley)
- PCA pumps
- Medication gtt management (cardiac drips, heparin, blood products, IV fluids)


- Department Support:
- CNA support (certified CNAs can insert/remove foleys/IVs)
- Receptionist/HUC (days only)
- Charge nurse (may or may not have patient load)
- 24/7 Phlebotomy, RT, Hospitalist coverage
- Telemetry tech/monitoring available
- No dedicated IV/VAT team


- Technology/Equipment:
- EMR: Epic
- IV pump: Alaris
- Medication dispensing: Omnicell
- Patient monitors: Philips


- Floating Requirements:
- Must float within region per facility need and within scope of practice
- Region includes: Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, Central Division (CMC Main + Mercy + LCH - peds only)
- Paid for travel time if floating mid-shift


- Orientation:
- NEO (New Employee Orientation)
- 2 days departmental orientation


- Other Information:
- Scrub color: Navy blue
- Free parking
- Unit culture: Positive, team-driven