| Location | Alton, IL |
TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Alton, Illinois.
Required:
1 year of experience
EPIC
BLS, NIHSS, ACLS
EKG rhythm identification, non-titrating cardiac drips
Patient Diagnoses:
Acutely ill adult and geriatric
general medicine/surgical or
infectious disease patients that
may require telemetry monitoring
for non-acute cardiac conditions.
• Including advanced medication
infusion without increase titration.
Decrease/weaning is allowed.
Excluding:
• Active and unstable
gastrointestinal bleeding
• Uncontrolled ischemic chest pain
with unstable vital signs
• Continuous NPPV
• Medications:
o Tenecteplase (TNK)
o Insulin drip
o Neosynephrine
o Nipride
Special Procedures/Unit Details:
• Telemetry, non-acute cardiac admitting
diagnosis
• Care of the acutely ill adult and geriatric
patient
• Pre- and post-procedure evaluation and
care
• Neurological assessment and care of the
acute ischemic stroke (AIS) / transient
ischemic attack (TIA) patient
TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.
TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.