RN - MS Tele

Registered Nurse

Specialty: Medical/Surgical/Telemetry

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 12-hour Day Shift

Hours per Shift: 36

Experience: Minimum 18 months of Med/Surg/Tele RN experience required

License: Valid RN License

Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS

Must-Have:

• 18 months Med/Surg/Tele RN experience
• BLS
• ACLS
• NIHSS

Description:

The facility has 109 licensed beds. It does not have a trauma designation. This is not a teaching hospital, and there will be no residents or students. It is designated as an advanced primary stroke center. The unit has a total of 35 beds with an average census of 22. Patient types include general Med/Surg patients such as stroke, CHF, COPD, respiratory illnesses, diabetes, post-surgical, and behavioral health. The typical patient ratios are RN: 1:5-6, depending on acuity, with possible increases during surge staffing. Required skills include post-operative care, orthopedic experience, and TPN/PPN management. General Med/Tele skills are necessary, including stroke experience and NIH assessments, chest tube management, PIV starts, tracheostomy care, cardiac rhythm interpretation, and NGT placement. Furthermore, drain and tube management, PCA pumps, and wound care are also important. Medication management will include cardiac drips, heparin, blood products, and intravenous fluids. Support within the department includes CNAs, phlebotomy, RT, hospitalists, intensivists, and telemetry monitoring. Electric medical records are utilized, and specific unit equipment includes monitoring systems. Travelers may be required to float to other areas within the same health system, as needed, per scope of practice. Travelers can expect to work 75% of holidays. Weekend rotation is every other week, and six days off may be approved, excluding holidays. All staff should demonstrate teamwork and collaboration in the unit culture.