Med Surg Telemetry RN
Danville, VA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: RN - Med Surg Telemetry

Location: Danville, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit & Facility Information

• Unit: 6A Telemetry/Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Number of Beds: 36
• Patient Ratios:

  • PCU: 1:4
  • Telemetry: 1:6
  • Blended sets: 1:5 (experience required)
• EHR System: Meditech
• Patient Population: All ages
• Shift: Nights (7 PM – 7 AM)
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
• Weekend Hours: As needed
• Call Requirements: As needed
• Float Requirements: May float to Med/Surg and ICU within a 25-mile radius

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg experience, including experience within the last year
• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience
• Telemetry experience
• Certifications:

  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
  • Health and Wellness Certification (HWC)

Common Diagnoses & Patient Conditions

• Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
• Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)
• Respiratory Failure
• Renal Failure
• Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
• Atrial Fibrillation (AFib)

Additional Notes

• Orientation occurs bi-weekly on Tuesdays
• Candidates must be located 60 miles or more from the facility to qualify as travel staff
• Random drug screening and criminal background consent required prior to start
• Facility is a 250-bed academic community hospital with advanced certifications including Chest Pain Center and Primary Stroke Center accreditation

Summary

This travel RN position is ideal for nurses with at least 2 years of telemetry or progressive care experience, comfortable working night shifts, and able to float to Med/Surg and ICU units. The role requires current Virginia RN licensure and certifications in ACLS, BLS, and NIH Stroke. The contract length is approximately 13 weeks.