Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Martinsville, VA
LifePoint
3x12 hrs, Nights

RN - Med Surg Telemetry

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

Facility & Unit Overview

• Acute-care hospital licensed for 220 beds
• Medical Surgical Unit with 41 beds
• Patient ratio: 1:4
• Electronic Health Record system: Meditech
• Patient population: All ages
• Shift: Nights (7 PM – 7 AM)
• Weekly guaranteed hours: 36
• Weekend hours: Every other weekend / as needed
• Call requirements: As needed
• Float requirements: May require travel within a 25-mile radius of the facility

Position Details

• Specialty: Medical/Surgical - Telemetry
• Number of openings: 1
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, Handle with Care, NIH
• Required licensure: Registered Nurse license in Virginia
• Required years of experience: 2 years (higher end of 1-2 years specified)
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Job Requirements & Skills

• Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment
• Flexibility to work all shift patterns including weekends and holidays
• Must complete all screenings and random drug tests prior to start
• Must consent to criminal background checks and random drug screening

Common Diagnoses / Treatments

• Post-operative orthopedic procedures
• Total joint replacements

Additional Information

• Orientation occurs bi-weekly on Tuesdays
• No specific scrub color required; casual wear is not allowed
• Facility emphasizes community health and comprehensive surgical and emergency services

Note: Candidates must be located 60 miles or greater from the facility to qualify as travel.