Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
New Haven, CT
Prime Staffing
3x12 hrs, Days, Nights

RN – Medical-Surgical / Telemetry (MS/Tele)

Location: New Haven, CT 06510
Facility: Level I Trauma Center
 

Quick Job Summary

• Shift: Day/Night | 3×12-Hour Shifts
• Experience: 2 years required (1.5 years considered for candidates from large Level I Trauma Centers)
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours
• Patient Ratio: Days 1:5 | Nights 1:6
• Certifications: BLS required; ACLS and NIHSS preferred
• Charting: Epic
• Weekend: Every other weekend
• Travel Experience: First-time travelers accepted
• Guaranteed Hours: Yes
• Float: Required within scope; may float to ED for boarding patients

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced RN – MS/Tele to provide nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in a Medical-Surgical/Renal unit with telemetry monitoring. The nurse will manage medical and renal conditions, monitor cardiac rhythms, administer medications, and respond to changes in patient conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care to Medical-Surgical and Renal patients.
• Monitor telemetry and interpret/manage cardiac dysrhythmias.
• Manage oxygen therapy, nasal cannula, and non-invasive airway support.
• Perform IV therapy and peripheral line management.
• Activate Rapid Response and Code Teams when necessary.
• Follow isolation precautions and infection control protocols.
• Float to other units, including the ED, to care for boarding patients as needed.

Requirements

• Active RN license (pending license accepted but must be active before start).
• Minimum 2 years of relevant acute-care experience.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS and NIHSS
• Strong telemetry, cardiac monitoring, and emergency response skills.
• Epic experience

Unit Details

• Unit: EP 7.5 General Medicine/Renal
• Patient Population: Adults and Geriatrics
• Unit Beds: 27
• Daily Census: Approximately 27
• Orientation: 16 hours
• Facility Type: Short-Term Acute Care | Level I Trauma Center