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 (7am-11pm), Patient Care Technicians (PCT) ratio 1:10-15, occasional 1:1 coverage with PCT or patient safety tech
• Equipment: Hoyer lift, automated BP machines (brand new), 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 generally float first
• Patient Experience: Participation in daily multidisciplinary rounds (MDRs) on day shift Mon-Fri at 10:30-11:15am
• Team Environment: Fantastic team atmosphere, established UPC meeting monthly, great employee retention rates
• Hospital recently joined HCA Healthcare system; HCA knowledge is a plus

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in MedSurg Telemetry nursing (highest required years of experience)
• Strong skillset in:

  • Head to toe assessment
  • Orthopedic care knowledge
  • IV medication administration including management of Lasix drip, heparin drip, IV push metoprolol, diltiazem, and 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)
• Procedures performed on unit include NGT placement and care
• Unit has brand new blood pressure machines and a supportive, experienced team environment

Note: Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.