TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Med/Surg / Tele RN in Albemarle, North Carolina, 28001!
Job Title: RN - MedSurg/Tele
Profession: Registered Nurse
Specialty: Medical Surgical/Telemetry
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 12-hour Night Shift
Hours per Shift: 36
Experience: Minimum 18 months Med/Tele experience
License: Valid Nursing License
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
Must-Have:
General Med/Tele skillset
Stroke experience/NIH assessments
Chest tube management
PIV starts
Trach care
Cardiac rhythm interpretation
NGT placement
Drain/tube management (Dobhoff, PEG tubes, Hemovac, JP drains, flexiseals, foley insertion/management)
PCA pumps
Medication gtt management (Cardiac drips, Heparin, blood products, IVF)
Description:
Seeking a MedSurg/Telemetry Registered Nurse.
The position involves providing care for patients with various conditions such as stroke, COPD, chest pain, altered mental status, and GI bleed.
Patient ratios are typically 1:5-6 depending on acuity, with surge staffing potentially increasing these ratios to 1:7-8.
The unit has 27 beds with an average census of 20 patients.
A nurse may be required to float within the region and will be compensated for time spent traveling between facilities.
The department includes support staff such as CNAs, who can perform certain tasks if certified.
The facility utilizes Epic for electronic medical records and has a range of equipment including Alaris IV pumps and Philips monitors.
The culture is positive and team-driven.
Advantages of this role include working in an Advanced Primary Stroke Center.