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Med-Surg Telemetry RN
Durham, North Carolina
North Carolina Specialty Hospital

$1,811-1,990/week

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Registered Nurse (MedSurg RN) - North Carolina

Location

City: Durham, North Carolina

Contract Length

13 weeks

Unit Details

Med-Surg Unit with 23 beds
Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:4
Nursing assistants ratio: 1:12
Common patient types: Surgical patients including orthopedic, general, spinal, and gender reassignment surgeries
Critical patients are transferred to a larger hospital

Shift & Scheduling

12-hour shifts, 3 days per week
Shift hours: 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
Occasional weekend and holiday shifts as needed
No call, standby, or floating requirements
Self-scheduling not specified; block scheduling implied

Required Certifications

BLS (Basic Life Support)
ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

Experience & Skills

Minimum 1 year MedSurg RN experience required
Prior telemetry experience required; must be able to read cardiac strips independently
Comfortable managing CPAP and BiPAP equipment
RNs are responsible for reading their own telemetry strips
No requirement to titrate drips

Equipment

Respiratory therapy equipment includes BiPAP and CPAP

Orientation

Unit-specific orientation lasting 2-3 shifts (7 PM to 7 AM)

Dress Code

RNs wear black scrubs
Nursing assistants wear grey scrubs

Note: This position does not require prior travel experience beyond the specified clinical experience.

Facility

North Carolina Specialty Hospital

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Short Term Acute Care
18 beds

ADDRESS3916 Ben Franklin BoulevardDurham, NC 27704

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About Durham, NC

As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Durham, NC here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Durham is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up well with the cost of living.

Weather

Durham experiences hot and humid summers with average highs around 89°F and mild winters with average lows around 30°F.

Furnished Housing

Short-term rentals and furnished housing options are readily available in Durham, making it easy for travel nurses to find suitable accommodations.

Transportation

Durham is fairly car-friendly, but it also has a public transportation system including buses and a light rail system for easy commuting.

Demographics

Durham is a diverse city with a wide range of age groups.
Common health issues include allergies and asthma due to pollen.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Durham offers a vibrant food scene with diverse restaurants, a thriving arts and music community, opportunities for sports enthusiasts, and plenty of outdoor activities including hiking and biking trails.

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