Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry - $2,656 per week in Charlottesville, VA

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: MS/Tele Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 1 year of relevant clinical experience required License: Virginia license pending accepted Certifications: BLS preferred; ACLS preferred but not required Must-Have: - Epic experience required - Ability to float within scope of practice Description: This position is for a Registered Nurse in a General Medicine Unit. Patients may present with respiratory illnesses, renal illnesses, diabetes, sepsis, cellulitis, infections, heart failure, sickle cell disease, and cystic fibrosis.

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: MS/Tele Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 1 year of relevant clinical experience required License: Virginia license pending accepted Certifications: BLS preferred; ACLS preferred but not required Must-Have: - Epic experience required - Ability to float within scope of practice Description: This position is for a Registered Nurse in a General Medicine Unit. Clinicians care for patients with a variety of disease processes. These processes involve the respiratory, endocrine, cardiac, immune, infectious disease, and renal systems. The unit accommodates a patient ratio of 5 during night shifts. Candidates must enjoy working with a diverse patient population including adults and geriatrics. Daily census on the unit is approximately 25 patients. Patients may present with respiratory illnesses, renal illnesses, diabetes, sepsis, cellulitis, infections, heart failure, sickle cell disease, and cystic fibrosis. Nursing responsibilities include administering heparin infusions, insulin drips, and telemetry monitoring. Candidates must adhere to established protocols, including isolation precautions and care for various medical devices. Nurse-driven procedures are common, and team collaboration is essential. Weekend work is required. Every other weekend commitment is expected, and candidates will handle additional shifts as necessary. This role involves working closely with interdisciplinary support teams. Primary responsibilities also include adhering to safety protocols and ensuring high-quality patient care. This position does not accommodate block scheduling. Candidates must work two out of three winter holidays. Must possess skills in managing dysrhythmias, wound care, and tracheostomy care. Experience with heparin protocols, IV insulin protocols, and PCA management is preferred.