Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry - $2,124 per week in Salem, OR

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience within the last 3 years in Medical-Surgical/Telemetry/Progressive Care Unit. The unit focuses on neuro trauma care and is set to become a Surgical Neuro Trauma ICU/IMCU in the upcoming years.

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience within the last 3 years in Medical-Surgical/Telemetry/Progressive Care Unit. Neuro trauma stepdown experience with NIHSS certification preferred. License: Oregon RN license is not required at the time of submission; pending licensure is acceptable. Oregon CNA license must be active and in hand at the time of submission. Certifications: BLS certification through AHA is required. Must-Have: Management of telemetry and interpretation of cardiac rhythms. Management of dysrhythmias and O2 protocol. Non-invasive airway management and peripheral line care/management. Experience with cardiac drips (nitroglycerin, Cardizem, amiodarone, Nicardipine, other IMCU LOC gtts). Experience as a traveler preferred. Description: This position is for a Registered Nurse specializing in Medical-Surgical/Telemetry. The nurse will be responsible for providing care to patients with various medical conditions. The typical patient-to-nurse ratio is 1:4 to 6. The nurse will monitor telemetry and respond to cardiac issues as required. Float within the facility may be required to meet operational needs. The unit focuses on neuro trauma care and is set to become a Surgical Neuro Trauma ICU/IMCU in the upcoming years. Interdisciplinary support is available, including IV teams, respiratory services, and social services. The environment emphasizes a collaborative approach to patient care and safety. Travelers may be required to adapt to changing needs within the facility. Finalized requests for time off should be included prior to submission. Travelers with license or background issues must provide a detailed written statement. Completion of any required modules is expected prior to starting the assignment.