Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Shelby, NC
TalentBurst, Inc
3x12 hrs, Nights

JOB DESCRIPTION
● About Facility:
o Shelby NC 28150
o 241 licensed beds
o Level 3 Trauma
o Teaching Hospital? No
o Certified Chest Pain Center
o Stroke Center
o Radius rule: Traveler's permanent address must be 50 miles outside of home unit
● Unit Information:
o Beds: 32
▪ Census? Average patients/day? 32
o Minimum Years of Experience required? 18 months Med/Tele RN experience
o Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes
● Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:
o Stroke, Respiratory Illnesses: Flu/Pneumonia/COVID, Renal Failure, Peritoneal Dialysis, Wounds, etc.
● Patient Ratios:
o RN: 1:5-6; surge staffing could have ratios of 1:7-8
o LPN (if applicable): 1:5-6; surge staffing could have ratios of 1:7-8
o CNA: 1:10
● Required Licensure & Certifications:
o RN: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
● Skills required:
o Basic Med/Tele skillset: Cardiac rhythm interpretation, experience with non-titrating Cardiac drips (Cardizem/Amiodarone), wound care, drain/tube management, PIV starts, Central line management, etc.
● Support within the Department:
o CNA - ADLs, mobility, feeding
o No HUC
o Charge nurse – may or may not have patient assignment
o Phlebotomy? Yes
o IV/VAT Team? Yes
o RT, 24/7
o Hospitalist, 24/7
o Intensivist, 24/7
o Telemetry monitoring/tech? Yes
● Technology/Equipment:
o EMR: Epic
o IV Pump: Yes
o Med dispensing: Yes
o Monitors: Yes
o Unit specific equipment: VNO (virtual nursing - 10 cameras)
▪ Virtual RNs can act as 2nd RN Witness for certain meds, can closely monitor patients requiring special monitoring, can assist with Admission/Discharge items, etc.
● Floating:
o Within region and scope of practice
o Will be required to float per region needs – will require floating to all facilities listed below, as needed, within scope of practice – DECLINE if not agreeable
▪ Region 3 - Cleveland, Kings Mtn, Lincoln, Central Division (CMC Main + Mercy + LCH)
▪ If floating mid-shift, Traveler will be paid for the time traveling between facilities (will remain on the clock)
● Orientation (facility and unit):
o NEO
o 2 days departmental Yes
● Scheduling:
o Weekend rotation: every other
o No call
o Holiday Expectations: Travelers will work 75% of holidays Yes
o RTO: Can approve up to 6 days off, excluding holidays – must add time to the end of the contract if unable to meet contracted hours
o Shift times: 0630-1900 and 1830-0700
o Schedule cycle: every 6 weeks
● Other notes:
o Scrub Color: Navy
o Parking: Free? Yes
o Unit Culture: Works great together, very patient centered, fun loving