TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Med/Surg / Tele RN in Marshfield, Wisconsin, 54449!
Job Title: Medical Surgical/IMC/Tele Registered Nurse
Profession: Registered Nurse
Specialty: Med Surg/IMC/Tele
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night Shift
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience required
License: Valid nursing license required
Certifications: BLS, NIHSS
Must-Have:
Good communication skills
Strong teamwork abilities
Strong work ethic
Majority of cardiac experience
1 year of Tele, IMC/Stepdown RN experience
Drip experience preferred
Previous travel experience is a plus
Description:
The position is for a nurse on a medical-surgical/IMC/telemetry unit.
The unit has a total of 28 beds.
The average nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:5 during day and evening shifts and 1:5-7 during night shifts.
Up to 75% of patients may have cardiac issues, including pre/post catheterizations, chest pain, and NSTEMIs.
General medical cases may include CHF, COPD, pneumonia, diabetes, dialysis, altered mental status, nephrology, hematology, and wound care.
Nurses are required to titrate drips, including insulin, heparin, nitroglycerin, diltiazem, and Lasix.
While tele monitor technicians provide 24/7 monitoring, nurses are expected to read their own telemetry strips.
Charge nurses may have patients, but generally not a full assignment, and will assist in charge duties.
Nurse aides are available with average ratios of 1:9 during day/PM shifts and 1:14 during night shifts.
Equipment used in the unit includes continuous CPAP, BiPAP, high flow, vapotherm, nebulizers, and chest physiotherapy.
Shifts are generally scheduled in 12-hour blocks, with no self-scheduling available.
Weekend work is required every other weekend, and there are holiday demands as well.
Staff may be required to float to other medical-surgical floors depending on patient needs.
The dress code requires clean and professional attire in any color.