Med Surg / Telemetry RN
Decatur, Texas
Wise Health System

RN - Med Surg (Travel)

Location: Decatur, Texas Contract Length: 13 weeks Hours per Week: 36

Unit Information

• Unit: Med Surg (612)
• Floors: 4th and 5th Floors, Main Campus
• Beds: 60
• Staff: 50
• Patient Ratios: 5:1 (4th Floor Med Surg Specialty); 6:1 (5th Floor Med Surg)
• Shift Staffing:

  • Day shift: 1 charge nurse per floor, RNs, LVNs, PCTs, and unit secretary when grid allows
  • Night shift: 1 charge nurse per floor, RNs, LVNs, PCTs
• Equipment: Remote telemetry, capnography, Alaris IV pumps, glucometers, Dynamap

Typical Procedures

• All abdominal: cholecystectomy, appendectomy, colectomy, diagnostic procedures, paracentesis, thoracentesis, heart caths, run-offs
• Gastric sleeves, total hip, knee, and shoulder replacements; ortho trauma repairs (fractures)

Requirements

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience (1 year), with experience within the last year
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS

Preferred Qualifications

• Cardiac recognition
• IV starts
• Time management

Best Personality Fit

• Team oriented, positive, and flexible

Floating

• Mandatory float as needed: Inpatient rehab, ED, PCU
• Will not be given an assignment outside of skill level or scope

Schedule

• Weekend shifts required
• No on-call