MedSurg Telemetry RN
Manchester, New Hampshire
Catholic Medical Center

Travel RN Opportunity – MedSurg Telemetry Unit

Location: Manchester, New Hampshire
Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) – MedSurg Telemetry
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Overview

• Unit: E100 – MedSurg Telemetry
• Beds: 48 (average census 27)
• Patient Ratios: 1:5 (days), 1:6 (nights)
• Staffing: 1 unit secretary (7a-11p), Patient Care Technicians (PCT) ratio 1:10-15, occasional 1:1 coverage
• Equipment: Hoyer lift, automated BP machines, bladder scanner, remote telemetry monitoring, vein finder
• Documentation System: Altera/Allscripts Sunrise
• Scheduling: Every other week (EOW), 12-hour shifts preferred
• Floating Policy: Floats to like MST units; float pool and travelers float first
• Patient Experience: Participation in daily multidisciplinary rounds (MDRs) on day shift Mon-Fri at 10:30-11:15 am

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in MedSurg Telemetry nursing
• Strong head-to-toe assessment skills
• Orthopedic care knowledge
• IV medication administration and management, including:

  • Lasix drip
  • Heparin drip
  • IV push metoprolol, diltiazem, insulin (IV or subQ)
• Wound care including drain management and VAC therapy
• NGT/G tube care and parenteral nutrition
• Central line management (PICC, HD catheter, midlines)
• Foley, nephrostomy, suprapubic catheter care
• Ostomy care
• Postoperative patient care

Certifications & Licenses Required

• Registered Nurse (RN) License
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIH Certification

Additional Information

• Dress Code: No required uniform; scrubs and closed-toe shoes (no crocs)
• New blood pressure machines and updated technology on unit
• Positive team atmosphere with great employee retention
• Established UPC (Unit Practice Council) meeting monthly
• Hospital recently joined a large healthcare system; prior knowledge of system is a plus

Notes

• No indication that prior travel experience is required for this position.