TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Med/Surg / Tele RN in Macon, Georgia, 31201!
Job Title: RN - MedSurg/Tele
Profession: Registered Nurse
Specialty: MedSurg/Telemetry
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night Shift
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: Minimum of 2 years Med/Tele RN experience
License: Active RN License
Certifications: BLS required, ACLS preferred, Basic Cardiac Rhythm certification required
Must-Have: Strong clinical assessment and med-surg nursing skills, IV insertion and care, central line management, wound care and post-operative monitoring, cardiac monitoring, and telemetry interpretation.
Description:
Nursing position in a MedSurg/Telemetry unit.
The facility has 637 licensed beds and is designated as a Level 1 Trauma center.
It is also recognized as a teaching hospital and a designated Chest Pain and Stroke Center.
The unit has 35 beds with an average patient census of 35.
Common patient diagnoses include orthopedic and trauma cases, post-operative patients, and those with acute or chronic diseases.
Patients may present with co-morbidities such as diabetes, hypertension, infections, and congestive heart failure.
Nurse to patient ratios are typically 1:4-6.
Certified Nursing Assistants assist with vital signs, glucose checks, patient feeding, and ambulation.
Resources available within the department include dedicated discharge nurses and a PICC team.
Respiratory Therapy and Clientists are available 24/7 to provide support.
Telemetry monitoring is centralized, with technology that includes EPIC EMR and various monitoring equipment.
Expectations include working 5-6 weekend shifts in a 6-week schedule cycle.
Holidays require working one shift on each major holiday.
Requests for time off require managerial approval.
The culture of the unit emphasizes teamwork despite a busy environment.