RN - Tele

RN - Medical/Surgical/Telemetry

Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Medical/Surgical/Telemetry Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: 06:00 PM - 06:30 AM Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 2 years License: Current RN License Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIH Certification, GRH CPI/MOAB Must-Have: ACLS Required EPIC EMR experience within the last 12 months

Description: The traveler will be responsible for self-studying telemetry strips upon acceptance. A basic dysrhythmia test will be given during the first week of the assignment. This test must be passed in order to work on the telemetry/med surg unit. The position involves delivering care to patients using the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation in coordination with health team members. The nurse will effectively interact with patients and significant others while maintaining high standards of professional nursing. Quality care will be provided to the following patient populations: geriatric, medical/surgical, adult, and telemetry. The estimated workweek is 36 hours, with the possibility of additional hours. Every other holiday rotation may be required. The traveler may be required to float to other campus locations at times. Occasionally, the traveler may be placed on call during periods of low patient census. If called in, the traveler is expected to be able to respond and arrive on-site within one hour. Telemetry ratios are currently 1:5 on days and 1:6 on nights. Floating is a requirement for all non-critical care inpatient units, including the emergency department if there are boarded patients. The traveler will be responsible for self-studying telemetry strips and passing the basic dysrhythmia test to work on the telemetry/med surg unit.