Med Surg Telemetry RN
Manchester, NH
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

RN - Telemetry

Location: Manchester, New Hampshire Employment Type: Travel Contract Length: 13 weeks Hours per Week: 36 Schedule: Every other weekend (EOW), 12-hour shifts preferred

Unit Overview

• Unit: Med Surg, Main Hospital building
• Beds: 48 (average census 27)
• Patient Ratios: 1:5 days; 1:6 nights
• Support Staff: 1 unit secretary 7a-11p; PCT ratio 1:10-15 (matrix calls for 3 working on a typical shift), with occasional 1:1 coverage by PCT or patient safety tech
• Equipment: Hoyer lift, automated BP machines, bladder scanner, remote telemetry monitoring, vein finder
• Documentation System: Altera/Allscripts Sunrise
• Floating: Floats to similar MST units. Float pool and travelers generally float first.
• Patient Experience: Participation in daily MDRs on day shift, Mon-Fri, 10:30-11:15, and teamwork to promote patient care excellence

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New Hampshire
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Med/Surg / Telemetry experience (2 years)
• Med/Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification
• Experience with cardiac or critical care drips
• Experience with titratable or cardiac IV medications
• Experience with wound care
• Experience with NG tubes
• Experience with feeding tubes
• Parenteral nutrition experience
• Central line management, including PICC lines, HD catheters, and midlines
• Nephrostomy and suprapubic catheter care experience
• Ostomy care experience

Dress Code

• No required uniform. Scrubs and closed-toe shoes (no Crocs).

Additional Highlights

• Brand-new blood pressure machines
• Strong team atmosphere, with a established monthly UPC meeting
• Great employee retention rates