Registered Nurse Med Surg/Telemetry
Lima, Ohio
Lima Memorial Hospital

Registered Nurse (RN) – Med Surg/Telemetry (Nights)

Location: Lima, Ohio
Employment Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights
Hours per Day: 12

Job Description

• Responsible and accountable for patient care during assigned shifts.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care using age-specific criteria.
• Make clinical judgments based on scientific knowledge and skills.
• Assist in planning, directing, and teaching non-RN staff such as LPNs, PCTs, and Unit Secretaries.
• Expected to float to units within scope of practice and skill set; refusal to float may result in being sent home without pay for the week.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Competent with cardiac medications including Cardizem, Amiodarone, Nitro, Heparin, Cardine, Dobutamine, Lasix, Bumex, with knowledge of titration and application.
• Proficient in telemetry and knowledgeable about heart rhythms.
• Strong critical thinking skills; able to recognize and intervene upon changes in patient status.
• Knowledgeable about signs and symptoms of stroke and able to intervene appropriately.
• Strong communication skills.
• Active Ohio RN license (Ohio or Compact) verified through Nursys.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Current American Heart Association ACLS certification.
• Skills checklist current to within 1 year, pertinent to Med Surg/Telemetry specialty.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality for all assigned shifts.

Additional Information

• Bed count on unit: 26
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 4/5:1
• Dress code: Navy Blue
• Electronic Medical Record system: MediTech
• Nonbillable hours: 8 hours per week
• Overtime, holiday, and callback shifts compensated at 1.25x regular rates

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• No references required at time of submission.