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

SimpliFi Clinical Interviewing- Yes/No Yes - manager conducts final interview
On Call, Call Back Requirements: Possibility of low census call. Can be called back up to 3a for Nights and up to 3p for Days
Weekend Rotation: EOW
Holiday Requirements: Travelers will work 75% of holidays
Floating Requirements: Region 3 - Cleveland, Kings Mtn, Lincoln, Central Division (CMC Main Mercy LCH)

Job Description
Job Title: RN - MedSurg/Tele

Location: Shelby NC 28150

Shift 12hr Day Shift - 36
Shift Information 0700 - 1900

About Facility:
o 241 licensed beds
o Level 3 Trauma
o Teaching Hospital? No
o Certified Chest Pain Center
o Stroke Center
 

Unit Information:
o Beds: 32
Average Census: 28
o Minimum Years of Experience required? 18 months Med/Tele RN exp
o Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes
 

Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:
o Total Joint Replacements, Colon resection, gallbladder, appendectomy, amputations, medical overflow, hip fractures, SBO, NG tubes
 

Patient Ratios:
o RN: Days 1:4-6; Nights 1:5-6 – in surge staffing could see ratios of up to 1:7-8
o LPN (if applicable): Days 1:4-6; Nights 1:5-6 – in surge staffing could see ratios of up to 1:7-8
o CNA: 1:10-11, or 1: 16 (depends on staffing)
 

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 - Vital signs, baths, mobility, turning, blood sugars
o Receptionist/HUC: Rounds and secretary duties
o Charge nurse – Resource to assist with all nursing care
o Phlebotomy? Yes, other than nurse draws
o IV/VAT Team
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: Alaris
o Med dispensing: Omnicell
o Monitors: Phillips
 

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
 

Scheduling:
o Weekend rotation: every other
o Call: Possibility of low census call. Can be called back up to 3a for Nights and up to 3p for Days
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: 0645-1900, 1845-0700
o Schedule cycle: every 6 weeks
 

Other notes:
o Scrub Color: Navy
o Parking: Free

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