RN - MS Tele

Registered Nurse

Profession: Nursing Specialty: Medical/Surgical/Telemetry Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience required. License: Active nursing license required. Certifications: BLS required, ACLS and NIHSS preferred.

Must-Have:

• Med/Surg experience
• Telemetry monitoring skills
• Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Blood product administration
• Starting and maintaining IVs
• Oxygen administration and peripheral line care

Description: Locals approved at travel rate. Requests for time off after booking are not allowed. Any call-offs or additional requests for time off could possibly lead to a cancellation. Minimum of 2 years of experience is required. First-time travelers are accepted. Skills required include telemetry monitoring, blood product administration, and initiation of IV therapy. Management of cerebrovascular accidents and use of oxygen therapies are also necessary. Preferred skills include managing cardiac drips, BiPAP/CPAP management, and high-flow nasal cannula use. Daily patient ratios are expected to be 1:5 or 1:6. Travelers must float as needed. Weekend shifts are required every third week. Patient diagnoses may include COPD, CHF, diabetes, and typical medical/surgical cases. The unit average daily census is 8 with a maximum of 12 beds. Interdisciplinary support services are available. All candidates must complete designated modules prior to starting. Candidates will be required to adhere to all established protocols and procedures while on duty.