TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Med/Surg / Tele RN in Sacramento, California, 95823!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: RN (Registered Nurse)
Specialty: MedSurg/Telemetry
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 12H Days
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: 2 years
License: Required
Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
Must-Have: Proficient in reading and interpreting telemetry strips; ability to adapt to a multicultural environment; open and respectful of diverse cultures and dialects.
Description:
The unit has a capacity of 27 beds.
Patient ratios are generally 1:4-5 for Telemetry and 1:5 for MedSurg.
The unit can manage between 8 to 12 Telemetry patients.
The types of patients include those with general medical-surgical conditions such as gastrointestinal, genitourinary, congestive heart failure, pneumonia, sepsis, and various surgical post-operative cases.
The unit also cares for patients with alcohol withdrawal, psychiatric needs, and those with lower health literacy.
The team provides care to a diverse population, including homeless individuals and patients with substance abuse issues.
RNs may float within the facility to the emergency department, MedSurg, and other units as staffing needs dictate.
RNs are responsible for titrating certain medications, including heparin and diltiazem per physician orders.
Charge nurses are present on each shift and typically do not take patients but assist with breaks.
Support staff, such as nursing aides, are available based on staffing and census demands.
There are no dedicated monitor technicians on the unit; RNs print, verify, and chart telemetry strips every four hours.
Self-scheduling is utilized for shifts, but final scheduling is managed by the unit manager.
Weekend shifts are required every other week, with holiday rotations included.
Scrubs must be navy, with options for white or black undergarments.
Minimal scents and perfumes are required in patient care areas, and personal electronic devices are not allowed.