Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical-Surgical/Telemetry

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Registered Nurse for our Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nursing, specifically in MedSurg, and be capable of managing various patient diagnoses primarily focused on stroke and neuro conditions.

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience with at least 1 year of direct MedSurg experience.
• Traveler candidates must have completed a minimum of 2 successful contracts.
• Local candidates are accepted, with potential rate differences.
• Proficient in IV Start and Telemetry.
• Ability to interpret and manage dysrhythmias.
• Experience in Med/Surg neuro cases is essential.

Certifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Experience with NIH is required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification is preferred but not required.

Job Details

• Patient Ratios: 1:6
• Shift: 12-hour nights, consisting of three shifts per week.
• Weekend shifts required, with every other weekend expected as part of the schedule.
• Floating to other Med/Surg/Telemetry areas may be required, including possible COVID care units.
• Any call-offs or additional requests for time off will result in an adjustment to the contract length to accommodate the needs of the unit.

Patient Population

The unit primarily cares for stroke patients and includes various neuro diagnoses such as epilepsy, traumatic and non-traumatic subdural hematomas, among others. There is also a 4-bed Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU), where nurses are trained, although this typically does not impact travelers.

Unit Information

• Daily census of approximately 42 patients with 43 total rooms/beds.
• Unit systems utilized include PYXIS and EPIC for electronic record-keeping.
• Orientation for new hires consists of 36 hours.

Additional Information

All candidates must successfully pass EKG testing prior to starting in this specialty unit. While preference is given to candidates who can accommodate blocked weekend scheduling, full guarantee of block scheduling cannot be assured. Performance requirements include making up any missed shifts within the contract period, especially if the absence occurs on a scheduled weekend.

Join our team to make a difference in the lives of patients with complex medical needs!