RN - MS Tele

RN - MS Tele

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Medical/Surgical and Telemetry

Duration: 13 Weeks

Shift: Night

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum of 2 years required

License: Valid CNA License required at time of submission

Certifications: BLS (AHA only) required; ACLS preferred

Must-Have:

• Experience with Medical/Surgical nursing
• Use of Rapid Response Teams
• Blood Product Administration
• Central line blood draw
• Peripheral Line Care/Management
• Starting IVs
• Administration of Heparin and Insulin
• Management of emergencies including CVA
• Care for Surgical drains
• Oxygen therapy including Nasal Cannula and Face Masks
• Knowledge of Isolation Precautions

Description:Seeking a Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse for a community hospital setting.The patient population includes general medical and surgical patients, total joint and spine surgery cases.Support services include interpretation services, lift teams, pharmacy, phlebotomy, physical therapy, radiology, rapid response teams, respiratory services, social services, and unit secretaries.Provider coverage includes hospitalists.A minimum of two years of experience is required.No first-time travelers will be considered.On-call duties, weekend shifts, and floating between multiple units will be required.Telemetry monitoring will be performed with responsibility for strips assigned to a telemetry buddy.Documentation will be completed using Meditech.Communication will follow the SBAR format.The dress code requires plain blue scrubs without logos.

Preferred skills include experience in Telemetry, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, and pre/post-operative care including renal failure management and PICC line management.Additional skills in Wound Care/Wound Vac management and non-invasive airway management are also beneficial.

The patient care unit will cater to adolescents, adults, and geriatrics, with a typical daily census of approximately 15 patients and a total of 34 beds.The unit works collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care.Daily patient ratios are assigned as 5 patients per nurse.Float requirements will apply across four other Medical/Surgical and Telemetry units.