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

Title: Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Location: Concord North Carolina 28025

Duration: 13 Weeks

Shift: 12hr Day Shift - 36

Shift Information: 0650 - 1910

Clinical Interviewing- Yes

On Call, Call Back Requirements: None

Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend

Holiday Requirements: Travelers will work 75% of holidays

Floating Requirements: Region 1: Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, Central Division (CMC Main + Mercy + LCH). Would only float if needs arise. Could also float to the Free Standing EDs in this area if needed – Concord, Kannapolis, and Harrisburg. This would be for holds only.

JOB DESCRIPTION
About Facility:

• 457 licensed beds
• Trauma Level III
• Teaching Hospital
• Chest Pain Center
• Advanced Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center
• Bariatric Center of Excellent for Adults and Adolescents
• Advanced Certification for Spine Surgery
• Four Star CMS Rating
• Leapfrog Hospital Grade A
• Silver Level Geriatric ED
• ANCC Pathway to Excellence Designation
• Radius Rule: Travelers permanent address must be 50 miles outside of home facility

Unit Information:

• Beds: 10-12 bays for CTU area, as well as hallway beds
  • Physical location for this area is within the ED. Majority of these patients are patients that are discharged from ED in inpatient status waiting for a bed placement on the floor

Minimum Years of Experience required: 2 years of TRUE tele experience or PCU experience. Will also accept ED experience.
Will you accept a first-time traveler: No, unless candidate has 3 years of PCU experience

Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:

• Adults only
• CHF, COPD, Tele patients, obs patient, pneumonia, sepsis, renal insufficiency, diabetes, strokes vs. TIA rule out, chest pain rule out (no STEMI/NSTEMI)

Patient Ratios:

• 1:4-5, dependent on staffing

Required License, National Certification, Certs:

• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS

Skills required:

• Stroke/neuro assessment, cardiac rhythm interpretation, trach care/management, NG tube insertion/maintenance, Dobhoff management, enteral feedings (including PEG tubes), JP drains and other drains, wound care/dressing changes, wound vacs, chest tubes, foley insertion/maintenance, flexi-seal system management, PCA pumps, peripheral lab draws (if HCTs are unable to draw)
• Drips: Cardizem, amiodarone, heparin; could titrate within set parameters. IVF, antibiotics, blood products
• General skills: Strong clinic judgement, effective communication and time management, ability to manager complex patient needs, comfortable in a fast-paced environment.

Support within the Department:

• Inpatient Leadership Team – Director and Nurse Manager
• Supervisor
• Charge RN – may or may not have patients
• CNAs with 1:10 ratio
• ED Liaison – similar to a charge RN. Will go between this area and main ED. Helps with patient flow
• Clinical Education Team/Clinical Mentors. Mentors are available 24/7. Strong education department
• RT 24/7 – always in ED
• Hospitalist 24/7
• Phlebotomy – will help draw labs in conjunction with HCTs and RNs
• IV/VAT

Technology/Equipment:

• EMR: EPIC
• IV Pump: Alaris
• Med dispensing: Omnicell
• Monitors: Masimos and/or Carescapes
• Unit specific equipment:

Floating: If yes, where:

• Will float anywhere within scope of practice within this facility. This includes any unit within scope, as well as anywhere in the hospital where inpatients are being held. This could be CTU, PACU (for recovered patients that are being held), etc.
• Could float within region per needs. Will require floating to all facilities listed below as needed within scope of practice. DECLINE IF NOT AGREEABLE.
  • Region 1: Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, Central Division (CMC Main Mercy LCH). Would only float if needs arise
  • Could also float to the Free Standing EDs in this area if needed – Concord, Kannapolis, and Harrisburg. This would be for holds only.
  • If floating midshift, traveler will be paid for the time traveling between facilities (will remain on the clock)

Orientation (facility and unit):

• NEO
• 2 days of department orientation. This could be on any unit that traveler could float to. CTU leadership will provide a tour of this department
• Will have 4h orientation with ED Liaison to understand the Liaison role as well

Scheduling:

• Weekend rotation: every other
• On call: No
• Holiday Expectations: Could work up to 75% of holidays in contract
• Approval of 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
• Shift times:
  • Days: 0650-1910
  • Mids: 1100-2300
  • Nights: 1850-0710
• Schedule cycle: Made in 6-week increments.
  • Could possibly accommodate block scheduling if requested. Send to manager for approval

Other notes:

• Scrub Color: Navy blue
• Parking: Free employee parking deck
• Unit Culture: CTU offers a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative care delivery model designed to support admitted patients during their hospitalization journey. Nurses enjoy a positive team culture built on collaboration, communication, flexibility, and shared accountability. Every team member plays an important role in advancing exceptional patient care while helping shape the future of nursing
  
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