RN - Tele

Registered Nurse

This document provides an overview of the Med-Surg Colorectal Unit. It covers key operational, staffing, and clinical information relevant to patient care. The unit has 30 beds. Nurse to patient ratios are 1:5 during the day shift and 1:6 during the night shift. Licensed Practical Nurses are utilized during the day shift. A charge nurse is present on each shift. Nurse aides and patient care technicians are present with a ratio of 12-15 patients per technician. Patient care technicians assist with vital sign monitoring, bathing, blood glucose monitoring, phlebotomy, and activities of daily living. Nurses on this unit are required to have BLS and ACLS certifications. Experience in medical/surgical nursing is essential. Registered Nurses must titrate drips, including amiodarone, heparin, insulin, and Cardizem. The unit primarily cares for patients with colorectal conditions, including colorectal cancer and ileus. Other common diagnoses include infections such as osteomyelitis, sepsis, and pneumonia. Respiratory therapy equipment used on the unit includes High Flow and BiPAP devices for short durations. Registered Nurses are expected to troubleshoot these devices but further detailed responsibilities are not specified. The unit uses tele monitors with virtual monitoring only. Nurses are responsible for reading their own EKG strips each shift. Self-scheduling and block scheduling for shifts are allowed. Weekend work is required every other weekend or less frequently. Holiday work is assigned on a rotating basis. An on-call requirement exists but is used as a last resort specifically for travelers. Floating to other units is required. The dress code requires navy blue scrubs. This summary encapsulates the operational, clinical, and staffing framework of the Med-Surg Colorectal Unit, providing a comprehensive snapshot of the environment and expectations for staff and patient care.

We offer competitive benefits, including:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Free and unlimited continuing education units (CEUs)
• 24/7 dedicated Care Line and clinical liaison support
• Personalized career consultant and "single point of contact" service
• Industry?leading pay rates, loyalty rewards & referral bonuses
• Free tax return assistance for travelers
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities

Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Health reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.

Cynet Health is a Joint Commission-accredited, Minority-Owned healthcare staffing agency headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, proudly serving healthcare facilities across the United States since its founding in 2010. As one of the nation's largest and fastest?growing healthcare staffing firms in the nation, we staff thousands of nursing, allied health, locum tenens, pharmacy, therapy, direct?hire, and non?clinical professionals across hospitals, clinics, long?term care facilities, labs and more. We're one of the most decorated staffing agencies in America-ranked a Top Travel Nursing Company by BluePipes, recognized among the fastest?growing and most diverse staffing firms by Inc. 5000, Staffing Industry, WBJ and USPAACC-and remain deeply committed to excellence, inclusion, and community impact.

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