Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Medical/Surgical/Telemetry
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: 2 years required
License: Active state RN license required
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, CPI required
Must-Have:
First-time travelers accepted.
Previous experience in charge preferred.
Experience with telemetry and various patient diagnoses required.
Comfortable floating between departments is mandatory.
Description:
This position is for a registered nurse specialized in medical surgical and telemetry care.
The role requires working night shifts in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Registered nurses will provide care for a variety of patients, including those with complex admission diagnoses.
Patients are typically adults and geriatrics requiring diverse medical attention.
Nurses will manage patient care across multiple settings, including boarders and telemetry patients.
The unit features a minimum daily census of 10 patients, which can increase to 40 patients under certain circumstances.
Staffing includes respiratory services, social services, and rapid response teams, ensuring interdisciplinary support.
Weekend work and holiday coverage are required as scheduled.
Candidates must have experience with specific medical procedures and protocols, including ventricular drips and cardiac monitoring.
Candidates must be able to handle high-stress situations and demonstrate effective problem-solving skills within their scope of practice.
Strong communication and teamwork abilities are essential in providing the best patient care.