Travel Nurse RN - Float
Salem, MA
Wellspring Nurse Source
4x12 hrs, Evenings

Job Description

The Float Pool Registered Nurse will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care across multiple units within the facility. This role requires a willingness to float to various Med/Surg Telemetry areas and the ability to adapt to different patient populations and care requirements.

Unit Overview

The nurse will float throughout the hospital to various Med/Surg Telemetry areas, providing care in diverse settings, including the emergency department and mental health units. The nurse should be comfortable handling a wide range of patient care scenarios and collaborating with different healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

• Monitor cardiac rhythm and interpret telemetry strips every four hours.
• Administer cardiac drips and manage associated care protocols.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced environment with varying patient needs.
• Provide nursing care for non-vented patients in transfer-ready status from the ICU.
• Participate in a clinician to patient ratio of up to 5:1 during day shifts and up to 6:1 for night shifts.

Qualifications

• Active Massachusetts RN license.
• Two years of acute care hospital experience.
• Two years of travel nursing experience preferred.
• Experience with telemetry monitoring and cardiac care.
• Proficiency in using electronic medical record systems, specifically EPIC.

Certifications Required

• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)
• AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Work Schedule

This position requires a commitment to evening shifts, with rotations to days and nights as per contract requirements, including working every other weekend.

Additional Information

Free on-site parking is available for all healthcare professionals.