Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Shelby, NC
TalentBurst, Inc
3x12 hrs, Nights

Title- RN - MedSurg/Tele
Location- Shelby NC
Duration- 13 weeks
Shift- 3*12 Night Shift

JOB DESCRIPTION

• About Facility:
  • 241 licensed beds
  • Level 3 Trauma
  • Teaching Hospital? No
  • Certified Chest Pain Center
  • Stroke Center
• Unit Information:
  • Beds: 32
  • Average Census: 28
  • Minimum Years of Experience required? 18 months Med/Tele RN exp
  • Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes
• Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:
  • Total Joint Replacements, Colon resection, gallbladder, appendectomy, amputations, medical overflow, hip fractures, SBO, NG tubes
• Patient Ratios:
  • RN: Days 1:4-6; Nights 1:5-6
  • LPN (if applicable): Days 1:4-6; Nights 1:5-6
  • CNA: 1:10-11, or 1:16 (depends on staffing)
• Required Licensure & Certifications:
  • RN: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• Skills required:
  • Basic Med/Tele skillset: Cardiac rhythm interpretation, experience with non-titrating Cardiac drips (Cardizem/Amiodarone), wound care, drain/tube management, PIV starts, Central line management, etc.
• Support within the Department:
  • CNA - Vital signs, baths, mobility, turning, blood sugars
  • Receptionist/HUC: Rounds and secretary duties
  • Charge nurse – Resource to assist with all nursing care
  • Phlebotomy? Yes, other than nurse draws
  • IV/VAT Team
  • RT, 24/7
  • Hospitalist, 24/7
  • Intensivist, 24/7
  • Telemetry monitoring/tech? Yes
• Technology/Equipment:
  • EMR: EPIC
  • IV Pump: Alaris
  • Med dispensing: Omnicell
  • Monitors: 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 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: 0645-1900, 1845-0700
  • Schedule cycle: every 6 weeks
• Other notes:
  • Scrub Color: Navy
  • Parking: Free