Job Title
Travel RN – Med/Surg Telemetry / Ortho (Night Shift, 13-Week Contract)
Location
Manchester, New Hampshire
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | 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