Med/Surg Telemetry RN (Neurology)
Portland, ME
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Travel RN - Neurology (Med/Surg Telemetry)

Location: Portland, Maine
Contract Length: 26 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Med/Surg Telemetry
• Shift: 7p-7a and 7a-7p
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36 or 48 hours
• Weekend Hours: Mostly every other weekend (36 hours)
• Call Requirements: None
• Float Requirements: Must be able to float to any med/surg telemetry unit
• Patient Ratios:

  • Days: 1:4-5
  • Nights: 1:5-6
• Unit Beds: 37
• EMR System: Epic

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Maine
• Minimum 2 years of neurology experience, with neurology experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• BLS certification
• Ability to read telemetry strips
• Experience administering diltiazem, amiodarone, insulin, Lasix, and bumex drips
• Experience managing chest tubes and vacuum (VAC) dressings
• Familiarity with cardiac catheterizations and pacemakers

Patient Population

• Medical telemetry patients including ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke patients

Work Environment & Culture

• Team-oriented, willing to assist and open to feedback
• Dress code: No hoodies or tight-fitting clothing; follow facility dress code including hair up, no fragrance, smoke-free, plugged piercings/gauges, no V-necks
• No personal device use on unit

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required
• Position involves working on a telemetry floor with a focus on neurology patients