Medical Surgical Telemetry RN
Sioux Falls, SD
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs
Referral Bonus

Job Summary:
Medical Surgical with Telemetry specialty in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. This position involves providing patient care on a 30-bed medical surgical unit with telemetry capabilities, offering essential critical care experience, including monitoring and managing patients with various diagnoses such as pneumonia, COPD, congestive heart failure, COVID-19, and pulmonary embolism. The role emphasizes safe patient outcomes and clinical development within a supportive environment.

Job Details:

• Shift Schedule: Rotating shifts with 12-hour shifts, every other weekend and holiday.
• Required Qualifications: Valid RN license, BLS (American Heart Association), ACLS (American Heart Association), minimum of 2 years of experience, and specific skills including Telemetry, oxygen titration, moderate sedation, BiPAP, CPAP, heated high flow, and medical-surgical patient care.
• Preferred Qualifications: Specialty certifications such as Progressive Care Nursing or Medical-Surgical Nursing are advantageous.
• Float: Float rotation may be required to other Med-Surg or IMC units based on staffing needs.
• Additional Information: Onboarding includes validation of competencies on telemetry and mechanical ventilation at the LEAD center with subsequent unit orientation. Nursing staff advocate for patient safety and contribute to quality care, with opportunities for professional development and participation in hospital committees. The team values ideas, recognitions, and ongoing education.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits