Med Surg Telemetry RN
Decatur, TX
Thrive Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Location

Decatur, TX

Unit Information

The unit features a total of 60 beds with a dedicated staff of 50 team members, ensuring high-quality patient care.

General Information

• Shifts:
  • Day Shift: 1 Charge Nurse per floor, RNs, LVNs, PCTs, and Unit Secretary when grid allows
  • Night Shift: 1 Charge Nurse per floor, RNs, LVNs, PCTs
• Patient Ratios:
  • Med Surg Specialty 4th Floor: 5:1
  • Med Surg 5th Floor: 6:1
• Equipment: Remote telemetry, capnography, Alaris IV pumps, glucometers, dynamaps
• EMR: Alterra (Allscripts)

Typical Hiring Profile

• Skills Required:
  • Telemetry experience
  • Med Surg experience
• Preferred Skills:
  • Cardiac recognition
  • IV starts
  • Time management

Typical Procedures

• All abdominal procedures: cholecystectomy, appendectomy, colectomy, diagnostic procedures, paracentesis, thoracentesis
• Heart catheterization and run offs
• Gastric sleeves and total hip, knee, and shoulder replacements
• Orthopedic trauma repairs (fractures)

Personality Fit

The ideal candidate is team-oriented, positive, and adaptable.

Required Certifications

• ACLS
• BLS
• NIHSS

Floating Areas

Mandatory floating is required as needed to inpatient rehabilitation, emergency department, and progressive care units. Assignments outside of skill level or scope will not be provided.

Dress Code

Currently, the scrub color is black; however, a transition to Medical City Blue scrubs will occur.

Weekend and On-Call Requirements

Weekend shifts are mandatory. There is no on-call requirement. Attendance policies will be enforced.