Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Medical-Surgical/Telemetry
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12 hours (19:00 - 07:30)
Experience: Minimum 2 years required
License: Active license required prior to start date
Certifications: BLS required
Must-Have:
- Experience with average patient ratio of 1:5
- Ability to float within scope to meet facility needs
- Comfortable with central line care/management, dysrhythmia interpretation, and telemetry
- Knowledge of isolation precautions and non-invasive airway management
- Proficiency in wound care and management of dysrhythmias
Description:
Seeking a Registered Nurse specialized in Medical-Surgical/Telemetry.
The role involves caring for adult and geriatric patients.
The average daily census is 24 patients with a focus on post-operative care, including vascular and podiatry procedures.
Occasional overflow patients from orthopedic, ENT, and general surgeries will also be managed.
Nurses will handle a variety of cases including tracheostomies, chest tubes, central lines, alcohol withdrawal, diabetes, and kidney disease/dialysis patients.
Experience with rapid response and code teams is essential.
Telehealth management is a key component of this role.
Interdisciplinary support is available, including IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, and pharmacy.
Collaboration with social services and interpretation services will also be expected.
Teamwork is crucial for effective patient care.
Every other weekend coverage is required.
First-time travelers are accepted.