TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Med/Surg / Tele RN in Alton, Illinois, 62002!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Medical/Surgical and Telemetry
Duration: 12 weeks
Shift: Day
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum of 1 year required
License: Active state nursing license required
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS required; CPI preferred
Must-Have:
- Previous charge experience
- Experience with Epic charting system
- Skills in managing cardiac drips (non-titrating)
Description:
The Registered Nurse will provide care for medical and telemetry patients.
This includes acutely ill adults and geriatrics.
Responsibilities involve EKG rhythm identification, advanced medication infusion, and care for patients with non-acute cardiac conditions.
The nurse will assess and care for patients pre- and post-procedure.
Neurological assessment and care for acute ischemic stroke and transient ischemic attack patients will be essential.
The average daily census will range from 16 to 18 patients, with staffing ratios of 1 nurse to 5 patients at night.
The nurse may be required to float within the service line.
No local candidates within a 75-mile radius will be accepted.
Patients with active and unstable gastrointestinal bleeding or uncontrolled ischemic chest pain with unstable vital signs will be excluded from admission.
The nurse should be familiar with protocols for medication management, including insulin drips and NPPV.
All travelers must comply with pre-established certification and compliance requirements before starting the position.