TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Med/Surg / Tele RN in Long Beach, California, 90806!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Medical-Surgical/Telemetry
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum 1 Year
License: Active Registered Nurse License Required
Certifications: BLS Required
Must-Have:
- Experience with MS/Tele
- Ability to interpret and manage dysrhythmias
- Experience with rapid response/code teams
- Proficiency in peripheral line care/management
- Knowledge of oxygen administration and administration of non-invasive airway management
- Experience with isolation precautions
- Familiarity with trauma level I care
Description:
Registered Nurse will provide care for patients in the Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit.
This role involves floating to different areas of the hospital as needed.
Call may be required during the contract period.
The unit provides care for a diverse patient population including adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
Common patient diagnoses include neurological conditions, stroke, cardiac issues, wound care, respiratory conditions, orthopedic surgery, and oncology.
Daily census in the unit is approximately 55 patients.
Successful candidates will work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams that include physical therapy, respiratory services, social services, and pharmacy.
Experience in telemetry monitoring, both on the unit and remotely, is essential.
Candidates must be flexible to float based on patient census needs.
All candidates must have the ability to work weekends, with a rotation schedule in place.
This position may involve managing patient care in a fast-paced environment.
Experience with EPIC and familiarity with medication systems is preferred.
Candidates will need to demonstrate effective communication skills, utilizing SBAR for patient handoffs.
The role requires staff to follow established protocols for patient safety and quality care.
Wound care experience and management of complex medical conditions are important aspects of this position.