Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Hattiesburg, MS
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical/Telemetry

Location: Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Employment Type: Clinical
Shift: Day
Hours: 12-hour shifts, approximately 42 hours per week
Contract Length: 9 weeks

Job Summary

• Provide nursing care under the supervision of the Patient Care Coordinator.
• Implement the nursing process: assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
• Collaborate with physicians and ancillary staff to ensure quality patient care.
• Accountable to the Nurse Manager for patient care outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver age-appropriate care and intervene promptly when patient conditions worsen.
• Perform technical nursing skills including:

  • Administering medications and blood products
  • Starting and maintaining intravenous lines
  • Foley catheter maintenance
  • Venipuncture
  • Restraint application and monitoring
  • Sterile dressing changes
  • Complex and routine treatments as ordered
• Operate and troubleshoot equipment such as:

  • Traction devices
  • Wound vacuum systems
  • Sequential compression devices
  • Continuous passive motion machines
  • Telemetry monitoring devices
  • Blood glucose monitors
  • Specialty beds
• Safely position and assist patients using devices like abduction pillows, splints, braces, neck collars, walkers, crutches, and immobilizers.
• Maintain thorough, timely documentation and communicate effectively with healthcare team members.
• Promote compassionate care, teamwork, and customer service.
• Use supplies cost-efficiently and support timely patient discharge.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Mississippi
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum of 2 years of Medical-Surgical/Telemetry nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• Certifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
  • Moderate Sedation certification

Additional Information

• Orientation occurs on Tuesdays from 6:45 am to 7:15 pm.
• Schedule requires working 36 hours in a 48-hour period or full 48-hour weeks.
• Every other weekend required.
• Short-term assignment with an expected duration of 8 weeks; facility may reduce to 6 weeks with two weeks’ notice.
• Electronic Medical Record system: Epic.
• No scheduling restrictions.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong assessment and clinical judgment skills.
• Proficient in verbal communication and bedside shift reporting.
• Ability to promote a culture of caring and safety.
• Competent in using various patient care and monitoring equipment.
• Ability to work efficiently under supervision and independently when needed.