RN - MS Tele

RN - MedSurg/TeleProfession: Registered Nurse Specialty: MedSurg/Tele Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Shift Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 18 months of Med/Tele experience License: RN License Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS Must-Have: - Cardiac rhythm interpretation skills - Experience with non-titrating cardiac drips (Cardizem/Amiodarone) - General medical/surgical skillset - EPIC experience requiredDescription: The MedSurg/Tele unit has 32 beds with an average census of 32. Patient types and common diagnoses include stroke, seizure, altered mental status, generalized weakness, acute kidney injury/chronic kidney disease, falls, cellulitis, and non-healing wounds. Patient ratios are RN: 1:5-6 for days/nights, increasing to 1:7-8 during surge staffing. LPNs will also follow the same patient ratios. CNAs will have a ratio of 1:8-11. Support within the department includes CNAs, a receptionist, charge nurses, a dedicated pharmacist, phlebotomy, an IV/VAT team, a nurse educator, and 24/7 hospitalist and APP support. There is no remote tele-monitoring; staff are responsible for reading and posting every shift. Floating is required within the defined region and scope of practice. Travelers will be compensated for travel time when floating between facilities. Team culture is family-oriented. Scrub colors are navy blue for RNs and ceil blue for LPNs.