Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry - $2,238 per week in Manchester, NH

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: Telemetry Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 2 years License: RN License Certifications: BLS Must-Have: Med/Surg skillset, including head-to-toe assessment. IV medication administration, including management of Lasix drip, heparin drip, IVP metoprolol, diltiazem, and insulin IV or subcutaneous.

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: Telemetry Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 2 years License: RN License Certifications: BLS Must-Have: Med/Surg skillset, including head-to-toe assessment. Knowledge of orthopedic care. IV medication administration, including management of Lasix drip, heparin drip, IVP metoprolol, diltiazem, and insulin IV or subcutaneous. Wound care, including drain management and VACs. NGT/G tube care and parenteral nutrition. Central line management, including PICC, HD catheter, and midlines. Foley, nephrostomy, and suprapubic catheter care. Ostomy care. Postoperative patient care. Description: The unit has 48 beds with an average census of 27 patients. Patient ratios are 1:5 during the day and 1:6 at night. The unit staffing includes 1 unit secretary from 7 AM to 11 PM and PCTs at a ratio of 1:10-15. There is occasional 1:1 coverage with PCT or patient safety tech. Equipment includes Hoyer lifts, automated BP machines, bladder scanners, remote telemetry monitoring, and vein finders. The documentation system used is Altera/Allscripts Sunrise. Scheduling requires every other weekend commitment, and 12-hour shifts are preferred. The unit floats to like units. Participation in daily Multidisciplinary Rounds is required on day shift from Monday to Friday, from 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM. This position requires a strong team focus to promote patient care excellence. The unit fosters a fantastic team atmosphere. New blood pressure machines have been implemented. The department conducts monthly UPC meetings. The unit has great employee retention rates, reflecting a positive work environment.