Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Shelby, NC
LanceSoft
4x12 hrs, Nights

Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:

·        Various diagnoses – Cardiac, Respiratory, Neuro, etc.

·        Fast-paced, Observation

●       Patient Ratios:

·        RN: 1:5-6 (Day and Night) - in surge staffing could see ratios of up to 1:7-8

·        CNA: 1:12

●       Required Licensure & Certifications:

·        RN: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS

●       Skills required:

·        Basic Med/Tele skillset: Cardiac rhythm interpretation, experience with non-titrating Cardiac drips (Cardizem/Amiodarone), general medical/surgical skillset – care of patients with tubes/drains, IV start skills, blood products, wound care/dressing changes, etc.

●       Support within the Department:

·        CNA – 1:12 ratio

·        No HUC

·        Charge nurse – may have patient assignment, always a resource for staff

·        Phlebotomy

·        IV/VAT Team

·        RT, 24/7

·        Hospitalist – on site Dayshift; Virtual in evenings/overnight

·        Intensivist, 24/7

·        Telemetry monitoring – remote with Tele tech

●       Technology/Equipment:

·        EMR: EPIC-at least 6 months experience required (please include how much experience in offer)

·        IV Pump: Alaris 

·        Med dispensing: Omnicell

·        Monitors: Massimo in all rooms

●       Floating:

·        Within region and scope of practice

·        Region 3 - Cleveland, Kings Mtn, Lincoln, Central Division (CMC Main + Mercy + LCH)