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

Medical/Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

The role of the Medical/Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse involves providing high-quality care to patients on a 39-bed Medical/Telemetry Adult Inpatient Unit. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical skills and the ability to interpret telemetry strips.

Unit Overview

This unit features a combination of private and semi-private rooms, accommodating patients with various medical conditions in addition to their admitting diagnoses. The patient population primarily includes medical patients and those with low-risk cardiac issues.

Schedule

• Shift Rotation: Days, Evenings, and Nights
• Work Hours: 36 to 48 hours per week
• Every Other Weekend: Required

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care while ensuring medication safety and proper administration.
• Conduct thorough nursing assessments for all patients.
• Interpret telemetry strips to monitor patient conditions.
• Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.
• Participate in rotating shifts as needed; typically, RNs may rotate between 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., or 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Qualifications

• Active Massachusetts RN License required.
• Current AHA BLS certification is mandatory.
• ACLS certification preferred.
• A minimum of two years of experience as a traveler is required.
• Telemetry experience and competency in reading telemetry strips are essential.
• Experience in a similar inpatient setting.

Patient Care Ratio

Registered Nurses (RNs) working with a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) typically have a patient ratio of 4/5. RNs working independently usually manage 3 patients.

Electronic Medical Records

The charting system used is EPIC.

This position requires a proactive approach to patient care and the ability to adapt to varying situations within the healthcare environment.