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Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,162 per week in Brick Township, NJ Advantis Medical Staffing
Brick Township, NJ2 days ago
- $2,162
| Location | Princeton, NJ |
| Salary | $55–$60 Per Hour |
Job Title: RN – Medical/Surgical – Telemetry
Location: Falmouth, MA
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift & Schedule: Night Shift | 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | 3×12 Hours | 36 Hours/Week | Every Other Weekend | Rotating Holidays
Pay Rate: $55 - $60/hr
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Medical/Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care, telemetry monitoring, and support for acute-care patients.
Required Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Current Massachusetts RN license.
Minimum 2 years of Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN experience.
Travel nursing experience required.
BLS certification required.
Successful completion of Medical/Surgical IV Medication Module and Basic Arrhythmia exam.
Demonstrated IV experience and ability to perform own phlebotomy.
Experience with telemetry monitoring and cardiac medications.
Ability to provide age-appropriate care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive nursing care using the nursing process.
Care for Medical/Surgical and Telemetry patients in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
Monitor telemetry and recognize changes in cardiac rhythms and patient condition.
Administer medications safely and assess patient responses, including cardiac medications.
Manage patients receiving IV therapy and epidural analgesia.
Perform IV starts and phlebotomy as required.
Manage patients with chest drainage systems and provide post-operative and orthopedic care.
Assess and manage patient pain using appropriate interventions.
Provide care for terminally ill patients and support patients and families.
Provide patient and family education.
Maintain accurate electronic medical records and clinical documentation.
Respond appropriately to emergency and urgent situations.
Follow hospital, department, and professional nursing standards.
Maintain required licenses, certifications, and registrations.
Demonstrate effective time management, teamwork, and professional customer service.
Float between appropriate hospital locations as needed.