TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Med/Surg / Tele RN in Prescott, Arizona, 86301!
Job Title: RN II - MedSurg/Telemetry
Profession: Registered Nurse
Specialty: Telemetry
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 12H Nights
Hours per Shift: 36 hours per week
Experience: 2 years
License: Required
Certifications: BLS, ACLS
Must-Have: Reading basic tele strips, experience with general and orthopedic surgical patients, CVA and TIA.
Description:
Unit is a telemetry unit with a focus on surgical and neuro patients.
The unit has a total of 48 beds divided into two sections.
Ratios are 1:5 for nursing staff.
Common patient diagnoses include respiratory, gastrointestinal, diabetes, TIA, CVA, and general surgical cases.
RN's will be required to interpret telemetry strips and sign off at least once per shift.
Telemetry monitoring is done remotely, with monitor techs on a different floor managing the reading and posting of strips.
Charge nurses do not take patient assignments and there is a house supervisor present.
Nurse aides are available, with ratios of 1:10-15.
Equipment used includes Bipap, Cpap, high flow systems, and various breathing treatments.
Shifts consist of 12 hours, running from 7 to 7:30, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch.
Schedules are self-managed but finalized by management to maintain appropriate staffing levels.
Weekend and holiday requirements exist, with expectations during major holidays.
Floating to other departments is possible for qualified nurses.
The dress code requires navy blue scrubs.
This position requires a valid license and certifications in BLS and ACLS.