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

JOB DESCRIPTION
RN - MedSurg/Tele

About Facility:
o 201 E. Grover St, Shelby NC 28150
o 241 licensed beds
o Level 3 Trauma
o Teaching Hospital? No
o Certified Chest Pain Center
o Stroke Center
o Radius rule: Traveler s permanent address must be 50 miles outside of home unit
Unit Information:
o Beds: 32
Census? Average patients/day? 32
o Minimum Years of Experience required? 18 months Med/Tele RN experience
o Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes
Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:
o Stroke, Respiratory Illnesses: Flu/Pneumonia/COVID, Renal Failure, Peritoneal Dialysis, Wounds, etc.
Patient Ratios:
o RN: 1:5-6; surge staffing could have ratios of 1:7-8
o LPN (if applicable): 1:5-6; surge staffing could have ratios of 1:7-8
o CNA: 1:10
Required Licensure & Certifications:
o RN: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
Skills required:
o 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:
o CNA - ADLs, mobility, feeding
o No HUC
o Charge nurse – may or may not have patient assignment
o Phlebotomy? Yes
o IV/VAT Team? Yes
o RT, 24/7
o Hospitalist, 24/7
o Intensivist, 24/7
o Telemetry monitoring/tech? Yes
Technology/Equipment:
o EMR: Epic
o IV Pump: Yes
o Med dispensing: Yes
o Monitors: Yes
o Unit specific equipment: VNO (virtual nursing - 10 cameras)
Virtual RNs can act as 2nd RN Witness for certain meds, can closely monitor patients requiring special monitoring, can assist with Admission/Discharge items, etc.
Floating:
o Within region and scope of practice
o 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):
o NEO
o 2 days departmental Yes
Scheduling:
o Weekend rotation: every other
o Call: Possibility of low census call. Can be called back up to 3a for Nights and up to 3p for Days
o Holiday Expectations: Travelers will work 75% of holidays Yes
o 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
o Shift times: 0630-1900 and 1830-0700
o Schedule cycle: every 6 weeks
Other notes:
o Scrub Color: Navy
o Parking: Free? Yes
o Unit Culture: Works great together, very patient centered, fun loving

CUSTOM FIELDS
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Shift
12hr Night Shift - 36
Shift Information
1900 - 0700
SimpliFi Clinical Interviewing- Yes/No
Yes - manager conducts final interview
On Call, Call Back Requirements
Possibility of low census call. Can be called back up to 3a for Nights and up to 3p for Days
Weekend Rotation
EOW
Holiday Requirements
Travelers will work 75% of holidays
Floating Requirements
Region 3 - Cleveland, Kings Mtn, Lincoln, Central Division (CMC Main Mercy LCH)
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