Med Surg / Telemetry RN
Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center - Main Campus

RN Med Surg

Location: Johnstown, PA Employment Type: Travel Specialty: Trauma/Ortho/Surgical Contract Length: 13 weeks Start: Rapid start, must start within 2 weeks

Schedule and Hours

• Weekly guaranteed hours: 36, with accommodation for those wanting 48 hours per week
• Weekend hours vary: 4 weekend shifts in a 4-week schedule, with an expectation of being scheduled at least 2 of the 4 weekends
• Call requirements: None
• Orientation is weekly, on Mondays
• Cannot have any holiday RTO

Unit Details

• Unit: 9th Floor, Trauma Level 1
• One floor with 44 beds total, spread across two nursing stations/units
• Patient ratio: 6:1, can be up to 7:1
• Patient population: adult, trauma, ortho, urology, colorectal, surgical
• Common diagnosis/treatment: Post-op
• Float requirements: Must be willing to float to a unit with a comparable patient population. The facility has a robust float team, and agency staff are unlikely to be floated off the unit, but the expectation is that they will float if needed.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Pennsylvania
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience (2 years), with experience within the last year
• Experience with Epic
• Experience with cardiac or critical care drips
• Trauma experience
• BLS certification
• Must pass a dysrhythmia and math of dosage test with the education department before being on the unit
• Must complete all screenings with clear results before start:

  • Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance
  • FBI fingerprinting completed within the last two years (or completed before start)
  • PATCH (PA State Police Clearance). Volunteer clearances are not accepted.
  • Fingerprints must be submitted before clearance can be completed.
• Travel eligibility: Candidates must live 60 miles or more from the facility to be considered for travel

Personality Fit

Flexible, friendly, and willing to work

Dress Code

• No designated scrub color. Staff must be professional in appearance.
• No facial piercings other than a one-sided nose stud
• Hoops are not acceptable to be worn on the face in any fashion