TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Med/Surg / Tele RN in Winston Salem, North Carolina, 27157!
Job Title: RN - MedSurg/Tele
Profession: Registered Nurse
Specialty: MedSurg/Tele
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift
Hours per Shift: 36
Experience: Minimum 2 years in Medical Surgical Telemetry
License: Active RN License
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
Must-Have:
Strong background in Medical Surgical Telemetry
Experience reading telemetry strips
Ability to provide direct and indirect patient care
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively
Solid written and oral communication skills
Ability to tolerate moderate to high stress levels
Description:
The position is for a Registered Nurse specializing in MedSurg/Telemetry.
The facility has an 885 licensed bed capacity and is designated as a Level 1 Trauma Center.
It serves as an academic medical center.
The unit consists of 24 beds with a patient ratio of 5-6 patients per RN and 8 patients per CNA.
Common patient types and diagnoses include general medicine cases such as diabetes, gastrointestinal, respiratory, renal issues, as well as wound care.
Nursing responsibilities include managing chest tubes and tracheostomies, performing lab draws, and monitoring telemetry.
The role involves administering medications including PCA pumps for pain management and managing intravenous infusions.
Support within the department includes the assistance of CNAs, charge nurses, phlebotomists, and a rapid response team.
Telemetry monitoring is centralized and available 24/7 support from respiratory therapists and hospitalists.
Technology utilized includes an electronic medical record system and various IV and medication dispensing equipment.
The unit culture emphasizes patient-centered care, high reliability, and strong teamwork.