Local Contract Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Winston-Salem, NC
TalentBurst, Inc
3x12 hrs

JOB DESCRIPTION

RN - MedSurg/Tele

• About Facility:
  • 1 Medical Center Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27157
  • 885 licensed beds
  • Level 1 Trauma Designation
  • Teaching Hospital: Yes, Academic Medical Center
  • Chest Pain Center
  • Stroke Center
• Unit Information: 5C
  • Beds: 10
  • Census? Average patients/day? 8
  • Minimum Years of Experience required: 1 year Med/Tele experience
  • Will you accept a first-time traveler? Travel experience preferred
• Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:
  • Variety of MedSurg: DM (no insulin gtts), Respiratory illnesses, GI illnesses, Neuro sx, Trauma sx, spinal precautions
  • Cardiac and CT surgery – pre-CT surgery (CABG), Cath lab patients (clean Cath) – will manage TR bands
• Patient Ratios:
  • RN: 1:5
  • CNA: 1:10
• Required Licensure & Certifications:
  • BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• Skills required:
  • Cardiac rhythm interpretation, PCA pumps, all types of surgical drains, wound care, TR Bands
  • Gtts that traveler will manage: Cardizem, Nitro and Amio – must be comfortable to learn
• Support within the Department:
  • CNA: Supports the RN by obtaining VS and blood glucose checks; assists with hourly safety rounds and ADLs.
  • Receptionist/HUC
  • Charge nurse – free floating. On occasion, may have a full assignment
  • Phlebotomy? Yes, peripheral blood draws
  • IV/VAT Team? No, we start our own IVs.
  • RT 24/7? Yes, available – will need to page for assistance when needed
  • Hospitalist 24/7
  • Intensivist 24/7
  • Telemetry monitoring/tech? Telemetry monitors by bedside – RN will read and interpret cardiac strips
• Technology/Equipment:
  • EMR: Epic
  • IV Pump: Alaris
  • Med dispensing: Omnicell
  • Monitors: No monitors in the rooms.
  • Unit specific equipment: External fixators, chest tubes, PCAs, trachs, complex wound care
• Orientation (facility and unit):
  • NEO
  • 2 days departmental
• Other notes:
  • Scrub Color: Royal Blue
  • Parking: Free? Yes
  • Unit Culture: Friendly, academic medical center