RN - MS Tele

Registered Nurse

Profession: Nursing Specialty: Medical/Surgical & Telemetry Duration: 10 Weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 2 years in specialty required. License: Active license required prior to start date. Certifications: BLS required. Must-Have: First-time travelers accepted. Weekend coverage required every other weekend. Willingness to float within scope to meet facility needs. Description: These needs are specifically for winter coverage for a 10-week contract only. Local radius restrictions are waived for this assignment. No holiday requests are accepted. Nursing ratios average 1:4 during days, 1:5 during nights, and 1:4 for weekends. Candidates must have experience with patient ratios and charting systems. Charge experience is preferred. The facility is a Short-Term Acute Care Level I Trauma Center with a daily census of 27 patients. Patient demographics include adults and geriatrics. Patient diagnoses include COPD, Covid, diabetes, kidney disease, liver disease, and various surgical patients. The unit also manages acute pain, frequent blood transfusions, and has interdisciplinary support from various services. Special procedures performed include lumbar punctures. Candidates should possess skills such as managing central lines, blood product administration, and monitoring telemetry. Additional responsibilities may include wound care and managing patients with substance withdrawal. Candidates need to apply for their licenses prior to submission to allow for processing time. A reference is required for submission. Return staff must be gone for 2 years before returning.