Medical Surgical Telemetry RN
Lima, OH
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical With Telemetry. The registered nurse provides comprehensive care to assigned patients during overnight shifts, using age-specific assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The role includes monitoring cardiac and neurological conditions, recognizing changes in patient status, and coordinating care with the healthcare team.

Job Details

• Schedule: Overnight shifts of 12 hours, 36 hours per week, every other weekend, with no on-call requirement.
• Required Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years of experience; active Ohio or compact Registered Nurse license; active American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; active Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification; active National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• Additional Information:
  • Provides patient care using age-specific criteria and evidence-based clinical judgment.
  • Demonstrates competency with Cardizem, Amiodarone, Nitro, Heparin, Cardene, Dobutamine, Lasix, and Bumex, including medication titration and application.
  • Demonstrates competency in telemetry and recognition of cardiac rhythms.
  • Uses critical-thinking skills to identify changes in patient status and initiate appropriate interventions.
  • Recognizes signs and symptoms of stroke and responds appropriately to changes in patient status.
  • Demonstrates strong communication skills and supports the direction and education of nursing support staff.
  • Maintains reliable attendance and punctuality for all assigned shifts.
  • Assignment period: 11/24/2026 through 02/23/2027.

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