Med Surg Tele RN
Charlotte, NC
Lamb Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

RN - MedSurg/Tele ● About Facility: Licensed beds Level I Trauma Teaching Hospital Chest Pain Center Stroke Center Radius rule: Traveler s permanent address must be 50 miles outside of home unit ● Unit Information: Beds: 36 Experience: 2+ years Med/Tele RN exp (Resource Team) First-time travelers: Not preferred but will consider (Resource Team) ● Patient Types/Common Diagnoses: Spinal surgery/Spinal fusion high acuity, Stroke, Seizure, Myasthenia Gravis, Brain tumors/lesions, AMS ● Patient Ratios: RN: 1:4-6, based on acuity; (surge staffing could increase ratios up to 1:7-8) CNA: varies ● Required License, National Certification, Certs: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS ● Skills required: General Med/Tele skillset: Stroke experience, cardiac rhythm interpretation, trach care, PIV starts, chest tube management, NGT placement, drain/tube management (Dobhoff, PEG tubes, Hemovac, JP drains, flexiseals, foley insertion/management, etc.), PCA pumps, mobilizing patient post-op, back and neck brace use Skilled in assessing and managing acute and chronic pain, including with those with a history of substance abuse. Will use multiple modalities to help alleviate pain, including opioid administration Must be comfortable with post-op neuro and spine care, including providing education to patient and family Medication gtt management to include: Cardiac drips, Heparin, blood products, IVF ● Support within the Department: CNA ratios vary Receptionist/HUC Charge nurse, 24/7 may or may not have patients Phlebotomy peripheral blood draws only IV/VAT Team Resource Nurse as available RT, 24/7 Hospitalist, 24/7 Intensivist, 24/7 Telemetry monitor tech: No monitoring tech; nurses read monitors and respond ● Technology/Equipment: EMR: EPIC IV Pump: Alaris pump Med dispensing: Omnicell Unit equipment: Vital machines are Masimo, portables are Phillips ● Floating: Within region and scope of practice Will be required to float per region needs will require floating to all facilities listed below, as needed, within scope of practice DECLINE if not agreeable ▪ Region 1 - Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, Central Division (CMC Main + Mercy + LCH (peds only) -- could float to any of the facilities within region if the need arises ▪ Region 2 - Pineville, Anson, Union, Union West, Central Division (CMC Main + CMC Mercy + Levine Children s Hospital ▪ Region 3 - Cleveland, Kings Mtn, Lincoln, Central Division (CMC Main + Mercy + LCH) ▪ If floating mid-shift, Traveler will be paid for the time traveling between facilities (will remain on the clock) ● Orientation (facility and unit): NEO 2 days departmental ● Scheduling: Weekend rotation: every other No call Holiday Expectations: Travelers will work 75% of holidays RTO: Can approve up to 6 days off, excluding holidays must add time to the end of the contract if unable to meet contracted hours Shift times: 7a-7p and 7p-7a Schedule cycle: every 6 weeks ● Other notes: No more than 2 call offs in a 13-week contract or could be at risk of being cancelled Scrub Color: Navy Parking: Free Unit Culture: great teamwork, specialty, leadership support, high acuity status patients. Value teamwork, positive attitude and being open to real-time feedback. Highly focused on quality care, CAUTI prevention, HAPI prevention, fall prevention, and CLABSI prevention