Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Randallstown, MD
Wellspring Nurse Source
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

A dynamic and engaged Registered Nurse (RN) is needed for a Med-Surg Telemetry unit. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality care for adult and geriatric patients, including those requiring telemetry monitoring. The registered nurse will work a night shift schedule consisting of three 12-hour shifts.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients on a 40-bed Med-Surg/Telemetry unit, managing an average daily census of approximately 40 patients.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring adherence to hospital protocols.
• Monitor and interpret dysrhythmias, managing blood products effectively.
• Perform technical skills including peripheral line care, phlebotomy, and IV management.
• Manage surgical drains and chest tubes, while providing non-invasive airway management and tracheostomy care.
• Implement isolation precautions, PPE protocols, and wound care management.
• Document patient care and procedures accurately in the Cerner charting system.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Maryland RN license or a multi-state compact RN license.
• Minimum of 2 years of Med-Surg/Telemetry nursing experience is required; recent experience in this specialty is preferred.
• Strong dysrhythmia interpretation and management experience is essential.
• Familiarity with heparin protocols and blood product administration is required.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) is required; ACLS certification is preferred.
• Completion of 4 hours of annual continuing education related to stroke care is required.

Additional Information

• Float within scope may be required based on hospital needs.
• Every other weekend and major holidays will be necessary; some restrictions on time-off requests apply.
• Recent travelers with appropriate experience are welcome to apply, including local candidates.
• Self-scheduling is utilized, with no block scheduling options available.
• Orientation includes approximately 24 hours on the unit, separate from initial clinical orientation.

Scrub Color

Navy blue scrubs are required for this position.

Join our team and make a significant impact on patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment!