Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse
Columbia, MS
Host Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - Med Surg/Tele

Location: Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Employment Type: Clinical
Contract Length: 9 weeks

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides patient care appropriate to the age and condition of patients on a medical-surgical telemetry unit. The RN performs thorough physical assessments, monitors patient status, and communicates changes to the care team. Responsibilities include safe use of medical equipment (telemetry monitors, wound vac, IV pumps, glucose monitors, defibrillator), medication administration with barcode scanning, central line care, IV insertion, blood transfusions, specimen collection, and accurate documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR). The RN also educates patients and families, supervises delegated tasks, maintains sterile fields, and adheres to infection control policies.

Performance Expectations

• Utilize assigned equipment safely and effectively
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and report changes promptly
• Administer medications accurately and verify patient orders
• Maintain patient confidentiality and dignity
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team
• Supervise and delegate tasks to support staff
• Complete all required documentation and comply with policies
• Participate in annual competency training and complete required modules
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment
• Ability to lift, push, pull up to 50 pounds and perform physical activities including walking, standing, reaching, and handling

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Mississippi
• Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical Telemetry nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Experience with Epic Electronic Medical Record system

Additional Information

• Must comply with hand hygiene and isolation procedures
• Ability to multitask and prioritize workload effectively
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

No prior travel experience is required for this position.