Telemetry Float Pool RN
Portland, ME
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Telemetry (Float Pool)

Location: Portland, Maine

Position Details

• Specialty: Float Pool (Medical, Surgical, Telemetry, Observation Unit, and Intermediate Care)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: ASAP
• Schedule:

  • Approximately 4-week schedule cycle
  • Every other weekend rotation (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
  • Call may be required if census drops
  • Holiday shifts required and scheduled as needed

Experience & Requirements

• Minimum Years of Experience: 2 years as an RN
• Prior Travel Experience: Not accepted for first-time travelers (prior travel experience required)
• Certifications Required:

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

Patient Population & Ratios

• Patient Types: Adults only
  Common diagnoses include CHF, COPD, Stroke, IV drug abuse, Alcohol withdrawal, Cellulitis, Abdominal pain, MI, electrolyte imbalances, Diabetes, Post-op joints, Urological, Spinal, Vascular, General abdominal, GYN, Breast
• Patient Ratios:

  • Day: 1 RN to 4-5 patients
  • Night: 1 RN to 5-6 patients
  • Intermediate Care: 1 RN to 3 patients

Skills & Clinical Requirements

• Cardiac drip management (Heparin, Diltiazem)
• Cardiac rhythm interpretation
• IV starts
• Management of chest tubes
• Tracheostomy care
• Central line/PICC line care

Orientation

• 1 shift of regulatory and equipment review with a tour
• 1 shift orienting on a clinical unit

Unit Support & Resources

• Charge RN available M-F days (free floating); weekends and nights take assignments
• CNA staffing varies based on census
• Respiratory Therapist available 24/7
• Hospitalist coverage 24/7
• Intensivist available for consult 24/7

Technology & Equipment

• EMR: Cerner
• Pyxis medication system
• GE Monitors

Additional Information

• Scrub color: Any professional color; scrubs not provided
• Free parking available

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with float pool skills and prior travel contract experience, comfortable managing a diverse adult patient population with complex medical needs in a telemetry setting.