Medical Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Medical Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled nurse with a strong background in telemetry and adult patient care.

Shift Details

• Schedule: 3×12 Night Shift (19:00 – 07:30)
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend
• Weekend Shifts: 6 shifts in 6 weeks per contract

Core Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care to adult patients in a Medical Surgical/Telemetry unit.
• Monitor telemetry for cardiac rhythms and interpret dysrhythmias.
• Manage and administer care for patients with conditions including diabetes, congestive heart failure, infections, and more.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Float within units of equivalent or lower acuity as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience in a Medical Surgical/Telemetry setting.
• Completion of at least one travel assignment.
• Required Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support).
• Preferred Certifications: ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support).

Patient Conditions

Common patient diagnoses include but are not limited to:

• Diabetes
• Congestive heart failure
• Infection and sepsis
• COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
• General surgeries such as kidney stones, appendectomies, and minor amputations
• Sickle cell crisis, GI bleeding, and diverticulitis
• Observation and general medicine cases

Special Equipment

• Patient lifts (both ceiling and portable)
• CADD pump
• Chest tubes
• Telemetry monitoring systems
• Capnography equipment

Nurse to Patient Ratio

The nurse to patient ratio is 1:5.

Uniform Requirements

Scrubs are not provided; Caribbean Blue is the required color.

If you are a qualified and passionate Medical Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse eager to make a difference in patient care, we encourage you to apply.