Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Catheterization, Cross-Functional, Dietary Management, Healthcare, Hemodialysis, Heparin, Insulin, Medical Record System, Medication Administration, Nephrostomy, Nutrition Therapy, Orthopedics, Ostomy, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Registered Nurse (RN), Team Player, Telemetry, Telemetry Nursing, Unit Secretary, Wound Care
Job Title
Travel RN – Med/Surg Telemetry / Ortho (Night Shift, 13-Week Contract)
LocationManchester, New Hampshire
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Full-Time | Nights, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | 12-Hour Shifts | Every Other Weekend Required | Onsite
Key Responsibilities- Perform comprehensive head-to-toe assessments and deliver direct patient care on a 48-bed Med/Surg Telemetry unit with an average census of 27 patients at a 1:6 night ratio
- Administer IV medications including Lasix drip, heparin drip, IVP metoprolol, diltiazem, and insulin IV or subcutaneous
- Provide orthopedic and postoperative patient care, including wound care, drain management, and wound VAC therapy
- Manage central lines including PICC lines, hemodialysis catheters, and midlines, as well as foley, nephrostomy, and suprapubic catheter care
- Perform NGT/G-tube care, parenteral nutrition management, ostomy care, and NGT insertions as needed
- Utilize remote telemetry monitoring equipment and document care using the Altera/Allscripts Sunrise electronic documentation system
Required Qualifications- Active RN license — must be in hand at time of submittal
- Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg Telemetry experience
- Current ACLS certification
- Current BLS certification
- Demonstrated proficiency in telemetry monitoring and orthopedic patient care
- Ability to float to like Med/Surg Telemetry units as required per float policy
Preferred Experience / Skills- Experience with Altera/Allscripts Sunrise electronic health record system
- Familiarity with HCA healthcare systems and protocols
- Experience working in a multidisciplinary team environment with participation in daily rounding activities
Why Join Us- Work alongside a tenured, high-retention team in a collaborative unit environment featuring brand-new equipment and an active Unit Practice Council
- Join a well-supported unit with consistent staffing resources including unit secretaries and patient care technicians on most shifts