Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry
Independence, MO
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA
3x12 hrs, Days, Nights
Referral Bonus

48hrs Guaranteed preferred

12/14 start date

Hospital:  HCA Centerpoint Medical Center

Location: Independence, Missouri

Address:  19600 E. 39th Street

Unit: Telemetry

Building: Main Hospital

General Information

Unit Specifics:

·         Number of Beds: 36

·         Patient Ratios: 1:3 AM, 1:4 PM or 1:4AM, 1:5PM (with patient care techs)

·         Unit staffing description- (unit secretaries and tech availability): Typically, total RN based care with no techs. Secretaries are scheduled 7am-7pm in the PCU and are available for a number of resources.

·         Type of equipment: BiPAP, Heated High-Flow Nasal Cannulas, Alaris IV pumps, Kangaroo Feeding Pumps

·         Documentation system: Meditech

·         Scheduling requirements: FT Staff: 36 hours/week with every 3rd weekend rotation, PT staff: 48 hours/week with every 3rd weekend rotation, PRN 1 Staff: 3 shifts in a 4-week period with 1 weekend shift requirement, PRN 2 Staff: 6 shifts in a 4-week period with 3 weekend shift requirements. Rotating holiday schedule.

·         Floating policy: PRN floats 1 time per week, FT/PT staff floats in a rotation based upon dates, bonus shifts always float first

·         Patient Experience requirements: Bedside shift report, hourly rounding, and daily leadership rounds.

Hospital Specifics-

·         Certifications: Level 2 trauma center, Stroke Accreditation, STEMI Accreditation, Certified Bariatric Center

Hiring profile

Must have: 

·         REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS: BLS, ACLS

·         Advanced assessment and critical thinking skills

·         Management of vasoactive drips

List typical procedures performed on unit(s):  

·         Central Line or PICC line placement

Best personality Fit:

·          Positive attitude and desire to work as a member of a team

Floating Area(s):

·         MedSurg Units

Dress Code: (Required uniform)

·         Charcoal grey scrub tops with charcoal grey or black scrub bottoms.

·         Black or charcoal grey jackets, with the option to order unit specific jackets.

Unit Guidelines/Policies: Please attach unit specific policies and guidelines.

·         See attached Unit Standards of Care Policy

Awards/Recognition:  

·         Unit of Distinction Honorable Mention 2018

Any additional information that would entice a worker to select your unit for their assignment:  

·         Designated Education Unit

·         New cardiac monitors to allow visual of cardiac rhythm in each room.