RN - MS Tele

Registered Nurse

Profession: Nursing Specialty: Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Duration: 13 or 26 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 2 years in a large, urban hospital License: Active RN License required Certifications: BLS required; ACLS, NIH, and CPI preferred Must-Have: Must be prepared to float frequently to meet staffing needs.

Description: This position involves working on a 36-bed medical-surgical/telemetry unit. The unit focuses on the care of the medical-surgical/telemetry population with an emphasis on orthopedic patients. Additional surgical specialties include surgical oncology, general surgery, GYN surgery, and oral and maxillofacial surgery. Telemetry monitoring is accommodated on the unit. Patient ratios are 1:5 during the day and 1:6 at night, with rare instances of 1:7 at night depending on staffing. All RNs are required to have experience managing drips. EPIC charting experience is a requirement for this position. Candidates must not be first-time travelers; experience in a Level 1 academic medical center may be considered. RNs will float within their scope to meet facility needs, which could include floating to other units. Weekend shifts consist of 4 weekend shifts out of 8 possible in a 4-week period. Holidays must be worked as specified, including major winter holidays. Candidates must be 100 miles or more from the facility to be eligible. This facility is a 100% nicotine-free environment. Patients include adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. The daily census and number of visits per day can vary. The unit accommodates overflow for all patient types and has 100% private rooms. RNs will encounter various medical conditions and will be required to manage specific medications based on patient needs. Previous experience with trauma patients and EPIC in the last 2 years is preferred.