RN - MS Tele

Registered Nurse

Profession: Nursing Specialty: Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Duration: 15 Weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience within the last 3 years in Medical-Surgical/Telemetry. License: Current Oregon RN license is not required at the time of submission; pending licensure is acceptable. Certifications: BLS through AHA. Must-Have: Must have telemetry experience. Must be able to read telemetry strips. Must list Oregon license status in submission. Interpretation of dysrhythmias. Management of dysrhythmias. Non-invasive airway management. Peripheral line care/management. Oxygen administration. Isolation precautions/PPE. Rapid response team activation. Computerized documentation.

Description: Position/Specialty: RN, Medical-Surgical/Telemetry. Ratios: 1 RN to 4-6 patients. This position is open to first-timers. Weekend requirements are every other weekend. Clinician will float if needed. The facility may require floating within the facility or to nearby facilities. Refusal to float may result in contract cancellation. Travelers may be required to float to nearby facilities as needed. The patient demographic includes adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. Daily census is approximately 44 patients. Care is provided to patients ranging from medical-surgical level to intermediate level of care. Patients may require management of cardiac drips, insulin drips, and heparin drips. Interdisciplinary support is available, including IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, and more. This position is suited for those with the required experience and skills in a medical-surgical/telemetry environment.