TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Med/Surg / Tele RN in Durango, Colorado, 81301!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Telemetry
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 12-Hour Nights
Hours per Shift: 36 hours per week
Experience: Minimum of 2 years of Medical-Surgical/Telemetry experience
License: Active RN License
Certifications: BLS, ACLS
Must-Have:
- Must have 2 years of Medical-Surgical/Telemetry experience
- Prefer prior neuro experience
Description:
Hiring process involves an interview with the clinical team.
Candidates will not engage with unit management during the hiring process.
The assignment may require floating to multiple units, including various specialties such as Cardiac, Neuro, Oncology, Rehab, Renal, Bariatrics, Ortho, Trauma, and Emergency Observation.
Nurse-to-patient ratios are typically 1:5-6 based on patient acuity.
Common patient populations include adults and geriatrics with conditions such as Cardiac, Neuro, Ortho, Oncology, Renal, Urology post-surgical, General Surgery post-appendectomy, Gynecology, Psych/Detox, ENT, General Medicine, and stable long-term placements.
The role may require titration of drips for medications such as Heparin.
Charge nurses are designated on each unit but do not take a patient assignment unless necessary.
There are nurse aides available on the unit.
Respiratory Therapy equipment such as vents, CPAP, and BiPap are utilized in patient care.
The schedule consists of 12-hour shifts from 7 PM to 7 AM.
The schedule is created by leadership for a six-week period.
Flexibility is expected to fill gaps in permanent scheduling.
All time-off requests must be submitted prior to the start of the assignment.
Weekend requirements vary from 6-9 shifts in a six-week schedule.
Staff may be asked to participate in holiday rotation.
Low census may result in rare calls or standby requirements.
Assignments may involve floating to units of different acuity levels, including ICU for low acuity holds requiring specific skillsets, PCU/Stepdown, and Medical-Surgical/Telemetry.
There is no restriction on scrub color or dress code.
Orientation includes 1-2 days with a designated preceptor.
The facility reserves the right to cancel up to 4 shifts during the 13-week assignment.
The charting system in use is EPIC.