RN - MS Tele

Med Surg/Tele RN

Profession: Registered Nurse

Specialty: Med Surg/Tele RN

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 12 Hour Days

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum 1 year of acute care nursing experience

License: Active RN license required

Certifications: BLS (AHA)

Must-Have: - 1-2 years of acute care nursing experience - Ability to titrate drips, following prescribed nomograms

Description: This unit has 29 beds. The nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:4-5 during the day and 1:5-6 at night. Common diagnoses and types of patients include orthopedic trauma (fractures, joint replacements), vascular issues (fem-pop bypass, carotid endarterectomy), and urology procedures (TURP, TURBT, continuous bladder irrigation). Neurological conditions treated include spine surgeries (laminectomy, fusion) as well as acute medical admissions. Nurses are required to titrate drips, including heparin, nitroglycerin, bivalirudin, Cardizem, and insulin. Telemetry technicians monitor patients 24/7, so nurses do not need to read their own strips. The charge nurse takes an assignment while supervising on all shifts. Nursing assistants assist on the unit, with a staffing ratio of 1:8-10 during the day and 2-3 at night. Respiratory therapy support is present, and equipment like CPAP, BIPAP, and high-flow oxygen therapy is used. Shifts for RNs typically start at 0700-1930, 1100-2330, and 2300-0700. Every other weekend and holiday work is required. Floating to other adult medical/surgical nursing units may be necessary. Scrubs must be clean and professional in any color. Unit-specific orientation includes one day of computer training and 1-2 days of precepted floor orientation.