Med-Surg Colorectal Telemetry RN
Chattanooga, Tennessee
CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga

Registered Nurse

Location

• Chattanooga, Tennessee

Specialty

• Medical-surgical colorectal unit

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Shift

• Nights, 12-hour shifts

Hours

• 48 hours per week

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Tennessee
• Med Surg / Telemetry (2 years of experience)
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• ACLS
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Work Setting

• 30-bed unit
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:5 on day shift and 1:6 on night shift
• Floating to other units is required
• Weekend work is required every other weekend or less frequently
• Holiday coverage is on a rotating basis
• On-call may be required as a last resort for travelers

Clinical Focus

• Colorectal conditions, including colorectal cancer and ileus
• Post-surgical colorectal patients
• Common additional diagnoses include osteomyelitis, sepsis, and pneumonia

Unit Details

• LPNs are used on the day shift
• Charge nurse is present on each shift and typically takes an assignment
• Patient care technicians assist with vitals, bathing, blood glucose monitoring, phlebotomy, and ADLs

Equipment and Monitoring

• High Flow and BiPAP are used for less than 24 hours
• Nurses troubleshoot respiratory therapy equipment
• Nurses read their own EKG strips each shift
• Virtual monitoring is used; no telemetry/monitor technicians are on site

Orientation

• 3-shift unit/department orientation

Dress Code

• Navy blue scrubs