TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Med/Surg / Tele RN in Winston Salem, North Carolina, 27103!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Medical-Surgical/Telemetry
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, including 1 year of direct Med-Surg experience.
License: Active nursing license required.
Certifications: BCLS, NIH, NIHSS; ACLS preferred but not required.
Must-Have: Must have Med-Surg experience; unit will not accept first-time travelers; must have at least 2 successful contracts before applying.
Description:
We are seeking a Registered Nurse for a Medical-Surgical/Telemetry specialty.
The position involves working night shifts of 12 hours.
It is important to have a minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, including 1 year of Med-Surg experience.
Travelers with less than 2 successful contracts will not be considered.
Locals are accepted.
The unit has a patient ratio of 1:6.
Floating to other Medical-Surgical/Telemetry areas may be required.
Patients primarily include those with stroke diagnoses and other neuro conditions.
Experience with telemetry interpretation, IV starts, and management of dysrhythmias is essential.
The unit features a 4-bed Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, with training provided for nurses.
Daily census is approximately 42 patients.
The work environment provides support from interdisciplinary teams.
Nurses are expected to provide quality care while managing complex patient needs.
All staff are required to adhere to unit policies regarding time off and scheduling.
The ability to work weekends and holidays is necessary.
It is essential to complete EKG testing prior to starting in this specialty.
Candidates must be open to floating within the facility as needed.
Make-up shifts may be required for call outs or weekend shifts as per unit needs.
Proper management of care for Neurosurgery patients and other neuro diagnoses is critical.
This position is ideal for experienced nurses looking to enhance their skills in a specialized unit.