TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Med/Surg / Tele RN in Charlotte, North Carolina, 28210!
Job Title: RN - MedSurg/Tele
Profession: Registered Nurse
Specialty: Medical Surgical/Telemetry
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Night Shift
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum of 18 months in MedSurg/Telemetry
License: Registered Nurse License
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
Must-Have:
Cardiac rhythm interpretation experience
Experience with non-titrating cardiac drips (Cardizem, Amiodarone)
General medical/surgical skillset
EPIC experience
Description:
The position is for an RN specializing in MedSurg/Telemetry.
The facility has a total of 337 licensed beds.
It is equipped with a Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center.
The MedSurg/Telemetry unit consists of 32 beds with an average census of 32 patients.
Patient demographics include individuals experiencing strokes, seizures, altered mental status, generalized weakness, acute kidney injury/chronic kidney disease, falls, cellulitis, and non-healing wounds.
Patient ratios for RNs are 1:5-6 during days and nights, which may increase to 1:7-8 during surge staffing.
Patient ratios for LPNs are also 1:5-6 days/nights with similar surge staffing considerations.
CNAs will have a ratio of 1:8-11 days/nights.
CNA support includes 1:12 ratios, a charge nurse, and a free-floating receptionist.
Phlebotomy, IV, VAT teams, and pharmacological support are available 24/7.
Additional support includes case managers, clinical nurse specialists, a dedicated RT for nebulizer treatments, and a nurse educator.
Clientists and advanced practice providers are on-site 24/7.
Floating is required within the region and scope of practice as needed.
Travelers will be compensated for travel time between facilities if floating mid-shift.
The unit culture is described as family-oriented.