TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Med/Surg / Tele RN in Madison, Wisconsin, 53718!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: MS/Tele
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum of two years of acute care experience within the last three years
License: Required
Certifications: BLS required - AHA only
Must-Have:
- Epic experience required
- Telemetry test required prior to start
Description:
Evening/Night shifts, 1900 - 0730.
Weekend and holiday rotations based on operational need.
Traveler will be required to pass a telemetry test prior to being cleared to start.
Previous charge experience preferred.
Patients include adults and geriatrics.
Travelers are required to float as needed.
Minimum experience for travelers is two years of acute care experience within the last three years in the specialty.
The following skills are required:
Accessing/Managing Ports
Bariatric surgery
BiPAP/CPAP management
Blood product administration
Bowel obstruction management
Central line blood draw
Chest tube care
Colostomy/Ileostomy management
Continuous Bladder Irrigation (CBI)
Feeding tube care and management
Heparin administration
Insulin management
Interpretation of dysrhythmias
Isolation precautions and PPE use
IV insulin protocols
Med/Surg and MS/Tele experience
Nasal cannula and oxygen administration
PCA management
Peripheral line care and management
Peritoneal dialysis management
Phlebotomy
PICC line management
Pre/Post Hemodialysis management
Pre/Post neurosurgery care
Renal failure management
Short stay unit experience
Starting and maintaining IVs
Substance withdrawal management
Telemetry monitoring
Thyroidectomy care
Total joint replacement care
Tracheostomy management
Wound care and Wound Vac experience
Strict passing criteria for the telemetry exam:
100% identification of lethal rhythms: ventricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, asystole
No incorrect answers on questions regarding third-degree heart blocks
Passing score of 80% or higher
Two attempts to pass the telemetry exam will be allowed.
If travelers do not pass after three attempts, the assignment will be canceled.