Med Surg/Telemetry RN
Leonardtown, Maryland
MedStar Saint Mary's Hospital

Registered Nurse: MS/Tele (Adult Only)

Location: Leonardtown, Maryland Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks Start Date: Weekly orientation

Schedule

• Shift: Day, 3x12 hours (7:00 to 19:30)
• Hours: 36 hours per week, 12 hours per day
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend, 6 weekend shifts over the 6 weeks of the contract
• Ratio: 1:5

Unit and Patient Profile

• Unit: Telemetry unit, adult only. Travelers are not expected to care for pediatric patients, although the unit accommodates pediatric patients.
• Surgical Cases: Most surgical cases are placed on the unit, including large orthopedic (total joint), colorectal, vascular, and bariatric surgery.
• Common Diagnoses: Diabetes, congestive heart failure, infection, sepsis, COPD, general surgery (kidney stones, appendectomy, minor amputations), sickle cell crisis, GI bleed, diverticulitis, and general medicine/observation.
• Equipment: Patient lifts (ceiling and portable), CADD pump, chest tubes, telemetry monitoring, and capnography.
• Scrubs: Not provided.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Maryland
• Med Surg / Telemetry (2 years of experience)
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
• One completed travel assignment
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Not Required

• PALS: Not expected for travelers, since they do not care for pediatric patients.

Float Scope

• Required to float within units of equivalent or lower acuity.