TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Med/Surg / Tele RN in Alton, Illinois, 62002!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Registered Nurse
Specialty: MS/Tele
Duration: 12 weeks
Shift: Day
Hours per Shift: 12 hours (07:00 - 19:30)
Experience: Minimum of 1 year
License: Current state nursing license required
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS preferred, CPI preferred
Must-Have:
- EKG rhythm identification experience
- Non-titrating cardiac drips experience
- Epic charting experience preferred
Description:
The Registered Nurse will provide care for medical and telemetry patients.
The nurse will work with acutely ill adult and geriatric patients.
Candidates must be proficient in EKG rhythm identification and non-titrating cardiac drips.
The nursing responsibilities include administering advanced medication infusions without increase titration, with decrease or weaning allowed.
The unit accepts first-time travelers.
Nurses will float within the service line and scope, covering general medicine, surgical, or infectious disease patients that may require telemetry monitoring for non-acute cardiac conditions.
Exclusions include active and unstable gastrointestinal bleeding and uncontrolled ischemic chest pain with unstable vital signs.
The position requires skills in neurological assessment, pre- and post-procedure evaluation and care.
The candidate will manage continuous bladder irrigation and various cardiac drips without titration.
Special procedures include care for acute ischemic stroke and transient ischemic attack patients.
Daily census ranges from 16-18 patients, with a 1:5 staffing ratio during the night shift.
The nurse will work alongside interdisciplinary support, including physical therapy, respiratory services, and pharmacy.
Team coordination is essential for effective patient care.
Compliance with all facility guidelines and requirements is expected.
The nurse will ensure all patient safety protocols are followed meticulously.