Med Surg Telemetry RN
Wilson, NC
LifePoint
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse - Med Surg Telemetry

Location: Wilson, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit & Facility Overview

• Telemetry unit with 22 beds
• Patient population: Adult and geriatric
• Patient ratios: 5:1 or 6:1
• Med/Surg overflow unit
• Equipment includes Welch Allyn V/S machine, Hoyer Lift with weight scale, Abbott Glucometer, Computers on Wheels, TR band, Baxter IV pumps
• Electronic Health Record system: Meditech EMR
• No call requirements
• Shift options: 7 AM or 7 PM
• Weekly guaranteed hours: 36
• Weekend hours: 12 hours every other or every third weekend
• Float requirements apply

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Minimum 1 year of Med Surg / Telemetry nursing experience within the last year
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS required
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Common Diagnoses & Patient Care

• Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
• Chest Pain (CP)
• Acute Renal Failure (ARF)
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
• Uncontrolled diabetes
• Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
• Post Cardiac Catheterization care

Work Environment & Culture

• Team-oriented and flexible personality fit preferred
• Supervision by Clinical Staff Lead or Charge Nurse
• Dress code: Scrubs (color not assigned)
• Artificial nails are not allowed

Additional Notes

• Orientation occurs bi-weekly
• Local candidates must live 60 miles or more from the facility to qualify for travel status