Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry - $2,791 per week in Salem, OR

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Med/Surg/Telemetry Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience in Med/Surg/Telemetry within the last 3 years License: Oregon RN license is acceptable if pending Certifications: BLS Must-Have: Telemetry experience Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias Oxygen protocol and non-invasive airway management Computerized documentation experience Description: This position requires a registered nurse specializing in Med/Surg/Telemetry. The unit admits patients from general medical non-telemetry up to intermediate care levels.

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Med/Surg/Telemetry Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience in Med/Surg/Telemetry within the last 3 years License: Oregon RN license is acceptable if pending Certifications: BLS Must-Have: Telemetry experience Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias Oxygen protocol and non-invasive airway management Computerized documentation experience Description: This position requires a registered nurse specializing in Med/Surg/Telemetry. The RN will provide care for very ill medical/surgical patients. The unit admits patients from general medical non-telemetry up to intermediate care levels. The nurse will be responsible for a patient ratio of 1:4-6, depending on acuity. The role requires familiarity with titration of medications, including nitroglycerin, Cardizem, and Amiodarone. The RN will participate in management of acute and chronic conditions such as respiratory failure and congestive heart failure. Candidates must have experience with computerized documentation systems. Floating within the facility may be required based on patient needs. Weekend shifts are required, typically every other weekend. Previous experience with telemetry is essential for this role.