Telemetry Med Surg RN
Albemarle, NC
Lamb Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

About Facility: Yadkin St. Albemarle, NC, 28001 Licensed Beds No Trauma Designation Not a Teaching Hospital no residents/students Advanced Primary Stroke Center Radius rule: Traveler s permanent address must be 50 miles outside of home unit ● Unit Information: Beds: 27 ▪ Census? Average 20 Minimum Years of Experience required? 18 months Med/Tele experience Will you accept a first-time traveler? Not preferred, will consider (Resource Team) ● Patient Types/Common Diagnoses: Stroke, COPD, Chest Pain, Altered Mental Status, GI bleed ● Patient Ratios: RN: 1:5-6, acuity dependent - (surge staffing could increase ratios up to 1:7-8) LPN: 1:5-6, acuity dependent - (surge staffing could increase ratios up to 1:7-8) CNA: 1:9 ● Required License, National Certification, Certs (BLS, ACLS, etc.), or other position specific requirements such as Driver's License and/or Insurance: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS ● Skills required: General Med/Tele skillset : Stroke experience/NIH assessments, Chest tube management, PIV starts, trach care, Cardiac rhythm interpretation, NGT placement, drain/tube management (Dobhoff, PEG tubes, Hemovac, JP drains, flexiseals, foley insertion/management, etc), PCA pumps Medication gtt management to include : Cardiac drips, Heparin, blood products, IVF ● Support within the Department: CNA? Duties? Yes, CNA s can insert foleys if certified and remove IV s for Discharge if certified, in addition to Vitals, ADLs, etc. Receptionist/HUC? Dayshift only Charge nurse may or may not have patient assignment Phlebotomy, 24/7 No designated IV/VAT Team RT, 24/7 Hospitalist, 24/7 Telemetry monitoring/tech? Yes ● Technology/Equipment: EMR: Epic IV Pump: Alaris Med dispensing: Omnicell Monitors: Philips ● Floating: If yes, where? Within region and scope of practice Will be required to float per region needs will require floating to all facilities listed below, as needed, within scope of practice DECLINE if not agreeable ▪ Region 1 - Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, Central Division (CMC Main + Mercy + LCH (peds only) -- could float to any of the facilities within region if the need arises ▪ If floating mid-shift, Traveler will be paid for the time traveling between facilities (will remain on the clock) ● Orientation (facility and unit) : NEO 2 days departmental ● Scheduling: Weekend rotation: every other No call Holiday Expectations: Travelers will work 75% of holidays RTO: Can approve up to 6 days off, excluding holidays must add time to the end of the contract if unable to meet contracted hours Shift times: 0700-1900 and 1900-0700 Schedule cycle: every 6weeks ● Other notes: Scrub Color: Navy Blue Parking: Free Unit Culture: Positive, team driven