About this opportunity
Trusted Health lists this Medical Surgical / Telemetry Unit - Travel Registered Nurse - $2070 per week. opportunity in albemarle, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Trusted is seeking an experienced nurse for this exciting travel nursing assignment. Trusted has streamlined the travel nursing experience by enabling nurses to apply directly to jobs without the need for recruiters. This unique approach provides more transparency, eliminates pesky calls from recruiters, and puts more money in your pocket. Join the thousands of nurses across the country who have already made the switch to a more modern way to work.
Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
Experience:
• 18 months of experience with 3 months within the last 12 months.
• 18 months of Medical Surgical / Telemetry Unit experience with 1 month within the last 12 months.
• Travel experience is preferred.
• Experience with Epic is preferred.
Requirements:
• Candidates must have a North Carolina license or compact license (required for submission).
• This role may require floating to additional units and locations
• Local & travel allowed. Candidates living • Flu vaccination required after submission. Religious and medical declinations accepted.
• Anyone who worked as Staff at a facility in this program in the last 12 months cannot be submitted.
• Anyone who worked as Part-Time at a facility in this program in the last 12 months cannot be submitted.
• Anyone who worked as Per Diem at a facility in this program in the last 12 months cannot be submitted.
• Anyone currently working at a facility in this program cannot be submitted.
Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.
Additional Details:
Required Skills/Experience: Post-op care, orthopedic experience, TPN, and PPN required. General Med/Tele skills include 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, and wound care. Medication gtt management includes cardiac drips (Diltiazem), heparin, blood products, and IVF.
Special Requests: 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.
Unit Details: Patient population includes general Med/Surg patients with stroke, CHF, COPD, respiratory illnesses, diabetes, post-surgical, and behavioral health cases. RN patient ratio is 1:5-6, acuity dependent; surge staffing could increase ratios up to 1:7-8. LPN ratio, if applicable, is 1:5; CNA ratio is 1:10. Equipment includes Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, Philips monitors, and Masimo equipment.
Shift & Scheduling: Every other weekend. No call. Travelers will work 75% of holidays. Schedule cycle: every 4 weeks.
Floating Requirements: Float within Stanly to Med/Tele, ICU, PCU (if open), and ED, as well as to facilities throughout Region 1, as needed and within scope of practice. Region 1 includes Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, and Central Division (CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH (peds only)); floating may be required to any facility within the region as needs arise. Floating may occur mid-shift between facilities. Telemetry monitoring/tech is available on this unit, but the RN must read their own telemetry strips when floated to other units.
6 days maximum time off
1 Manager reference required from within the last 12 months
1 Charge/Lead/Supervisor reference required from within the last 12 months
Proof of identification required
Certifications:
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
Skills Checklist: Yes
References: Yes
License Type: registered
License State: NC
Certifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Basic Life Support, NIH Stroke Scale
Job Details
Job Type: Travel
Nurse/Patient: 1/5-8
Shift Type: Night
Contract Date:
Expected Length: 13 weeks
Hours per Shift: 12
Shifts per Week: 3
Who can apply
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