Travel Registered Nurse - Medical Surgery / Telemetry

Job Title

Telemetry Registered Nurse

Location

Wilson, NC

Facility Information

Duke Lifepoint Hospital

294 beds

Joint Commission Accredited

Cancer care, cardiac care, orthopedics, imaging, surgical services, and more!

Orientation

Orientation is bi-weekly

Unit Information

Facility Department/Cost Center: 605

Role (RN, Tech, LPN, PT, etc.): RN

Specialty: Telemetry

Number of Beds: 22

Patient Ratios: 5:1 or 6:1

Equipment: Welch Allyn V/S machine, Hoyer Lift w/ weight scale, Client Glucometer, Computers on Wheels, TR band, Baxter IV pumps

EHR: Meditech EMR

Supervisor: Clinical Staff Lead or Charge Nurse

Patient Population is adult and geriatric

Position Information

Number of Openings: 6

Shift: 7A or 7P

Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36hrs

Weekend Hours: 12hrs (Every other or Every Third weekend)

Call Requirements: No

Required Certifications: BLS/ACLS

Years of Experience: 1.5+

Float Requirements: Yes

Additional Notes: Med/Surg Overflow

Hiring Profile

Must Have Skills/Experience: EKG interpretation and critical thinking skills is a plus

Preferred Skillset/Experience: Manage discharges and admissions, basic cardiac drip knowledge

Common Diagnosis/Treatment: CHF, CP, ARF, COPD, Uncontrolled diabetics, CKD, Post Cardiac Cath care

Personality Fit: Team oriented and flexible

Required Education: Associate degree, BSN preferred

Dress Code

Scrub Color: Not assigned

Any unacceptable attire: Artificial Nails

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