RN - Telemetry (Travel)

Job Description –

48hrs Guaranteed preferred 12/14 start date

Hospital: HCA Centerpoint Medical Center

Location: Independence, Missouri

Address: 19600 E. 39th Street
Unit: Telemetry

Building: Main Hospital

General Information

Unit Specifics:

• Number of Beds: 36
• Patient Ratios: 1:3 AM, 1:4 PM or 1:4AM, 1:5PM (with patient care techs)
• Unit staffing description- (unit secretaries and tech availability): Typically, total RN based care with no techs. Secretaries are scheduled 7am-7pm in the PCU and are available for a number of resources.
• Type of equipment: BiPAP, Heated High-Flow Nasal Cannulas, Alaris IV pumps, Kangaroo Feeding Pumps
• Documentation system: Meditech
• Scheduling requirements: FT Staff: 36 hours/week with every 3rd weekend rotation, PT staff: 48 hours/week with every 3rd weekend rotation, PRN 1 Staff: 3 shifts in a 4-week period with 1 weekend shift requirement, PRN 2 Staff: 6 shifts in a 4-week period with 3 weekend shift requirements. Rotating holiday schedule.
• Floating policy: PRN floats 1 time per week, FT/PT staff floats in a rotation based upon dates, bonus shifts always float first
• Patient Experience requirements: Bedside shift report, hourly rounding, and daily leadership rounds.

Hospital Specifics-

• Certifications: Level 2 trauma center, Stroke Accreditation, STEMI Accreditation, Certified Bariatric Center

Hiring profile

Must have :

• REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS: BLS, ACLS
• Advanced assessment and critical thinking skills
• Management of vasoactive drips

List typical procedures performed on unit(s):

• Central Line or PICC line placement

Best personality Fit:

• Positive attitude and desire to work as a member of a team

Floating Area(s):

• MedSurg Units

Dress Code : (Required uniform)

• Charcoal grey scrub tops with charcoal grey or black scrub bottoms.
• Black or charcoal grey jackets, with the option to order unit specific jackets.

Unit Guidelines/Policies : Please attach unit specific policies and guidelines.

• See attached Unit Standards of Care Policy

Awards/Recognition:

• Unit of Distinction Honorable Mention 2018

Any additional information that would entice a worker to select your unit for their assignment:

• Designated Education Unit
• New cardiac monitors to allow visual of cardiac rhythm in each room.

Medasource provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Benefits & Perks:

Medasource Healthcare offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.

Pay Disclaimer:

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.