Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Salem, MA
Wellspring Nurse Source
3x12 hrs, Nights

Med/Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN)

Position Overview:

This role involves caring for patients in a Med/Surgical Telemetry setting during night shifts and every other weekend. The successful candidate will be responsible for telemetry monitoring and providing high-quality patient care post-surgery.

Unit Description:

The position is situated in a dual-unit setting consisting of a 15-bed Med/Surgical Unit and an 8-bed Surgical Stepdown Unit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor telemetry strips and interpret data effectively.
• Manage various medical devices including chest tubes, nasogastric tubes, epidurals, and Capnography.
• Provide care for patients following general, GYN, vascular, thoracic, urology, oral, plastic, and trauma surgeries.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Adhere to safety protocols and best practices in patient care.
• Float between units as required by patient care needs.

Patient Population:

This unit supports a diverse patient population recovering from a variety of surgical procedures.

Clinician to Patient Ratio:

• 3-5 patients per RN with a PCA supporting 6-10 patients.
• Stepdown ratios are typically 2-3 patients per RN.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role at one location and 2 years of travel nursing experience.
• Current Registered Nurse License for the state of Massachusetts.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with management of arterial lines.
• Familiarity with administering medications such as neo-synephrine.

Charting System:

This position utilizes the EPIC electronic medical record system for documentation.

Additional Information:

Free on-site parking is provided for all staff.