Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry
Marshfield, WI
TNAA TotalMed RN
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

301351179 - Med Surg/Tele RN - 8N Infusion/Oncology - BLS Require d- 1 Years Exp Required - Experience or 'Must have' skills: No oncology or chemotherapy knowledge required. - Use our internal nurses to meet treatment needs. Must have acute care experience and comfort with complex patients. Prefer prior travel experience. Duo's are okay: cannot guarantee same shifts. Must have experience with drips.

- Common diagnosis / Types of patients: Oncology/hematology; general medical; gi bleed; PE/DVT; sepsis; chf &copd; pneumonia; FTT; weakness; etc.
- Are RN's required to titrate drips: Yes
- Common titratable &/or set rate drips: Insulin, heparin, cardizem, nitro, amiodarone; octreotide. Also blood transfusions (must be comfortable managing and titrating drips as needed)
- Are there Tele/Monitor Techs on this unit? Are RN's required to read their own strips? What brand are the tele monitors?: Centralized tele techs monitor and read strips--nurses not required. There are monitors on the unit to see basic rhythm. RNs asked to be Tele aware.
- Charge Nurse/House Supervisor? Does the charge nurse take an assignment?: Charge nurse and House Supervisor on all shifts. Charge nurse takes a modified patient assignment (Days 1:2-3, Nights 1:4). Travelers may be asked to step into Charge if they are comfortable, especially on night shift.
- Are there Nurse Aides on this unit/Ratios: Yes, nurse aids ratios 1:7-9 on day/eve; 1:14 overnight (max)
- RT/Equipment: RT oversees multi units, in house 24/7; could be continuous c-pap, bi-pap, high flow O2