Med-Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse
Jacksonville, NC
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse – Med-Surg Telemetry Unit (Night Shift)

Location: Jacksonville, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Includes weekends and holidays
• No on-call duties
• Patient population includes Cardiac, Diabetes, CHF, COPD, Renal, General Surgery, and Orthopedics
• Unit size: 42-bed Med-Surg Telemetry
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:6
• May be required to float to similar or lower acuity units
• May care for IMCU patients based on census
• Must be proficient with Insulin, Heparin, and Lasik drips
• No local candidates within a 50-mile radius

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Minimum 1 year of Med-Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification

Additional Information

• Orientation includes NCI (Nonviolent Crisis Intervention) training for ER RNs; for this role, CPI online certification is required
• Facility requires primary source verification of licenses and certifications within 30 days of start
• Flu vaccine is mandatory during flu season (Oct 1 – Feb 28) with medical or religious exemptions requiring approval
• Drug screen must include marijuana, cocaine, amphetamines, PCP, opiates, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, methadone, oxycodone, and methamphetamine
• Candidates must submit Return to Office (RTO) documentation with application to be considered
• Candidates will be reviewed and interviewed by the manager

Patient Care Environment

• Work with a multidisciplinary team including RNs, LPNs, PCTs, CNAs, and unit secretaries
• Exposure to a variety of patient conditions including cardiac and surgical cases
• Telemetry monitoring required (Telemetry unit)

This position offers a comprehensive experience in a busy Med-Surg Telemetry unit with a diverse patient population and requires strong clinical skills, certifications, and compliance with facility-specific policies and health requirements.