Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Windsor, VT
Wellspring Nurse Source
3x12 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg/Telemetry

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Registered Nurse (RN) with a specialty in Medical-Surgical and Telemetry to provide high-quality patient care in a critical access hospital setting. This position involves coordinating total nursing care for patients, participating in patient and family teaching, and collaborating with healthcare team members to maintain professional nursing standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in the Med Surg/Telemetry unit.
• Participate in teaching patients and families regarding health management.
• Work cooperatively with ancillary nursing and medical staff.
• May be asked to serve as a backup Charge Nurse.
• Float to other units within scope of practice as needed.

Work Schedule

• 12-hour Day shifts with a guarantee of 36 hours per week.
• Every other weekend and holiday work may be required.
• On-call duties are required.

Patient Care Details

• Maintain a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4 or 1:5.
• Manage an average daily patient census of 22.
• Utilize Cerner as the electronic medical record (EMR) system.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of recent Med Surg and Rehabilitation experience is required.
• Charge Nurse experience is required.
• Previous travel nursing experience (at least 3 months) is necessary.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
• Candidates must have a valid RN license in Vermont or a Compact license.
• Certification in BLS and ACLS from the American Heart Association is required.
• Candidates must possess their own vehicle as public transportation is not available in the area.

Notes

All requests for time off (RTO) must be submitted at the time of application, with a maximum of 5 days accepted. Requests for scheduling accommodations will not be approved. Travelers are expected to adhere strictly to attendance policies, with potential contract termination due to excessive call-offs.