RN - Med Surg/Tele - Non-Fairfax

<p><strong>RN Position Job Notes:</strong></p> <p>Travel or Local Registered Nurse needed for ASAP start. A minimum of 2+ years of recent hospital bedside experience is required. Candidates must be able to start within 5 weeks. Opportunity for extension upon successful completion of the initial assignment. $750 referral bonus available.</p> <p><strong>Opportunity:</strong></p><p>RN - Med Surg Tele</p><p><strong>Job Details:</strong></p><p>• Work 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM<br>• Every other weekend required, holidays as needed<br>• First to float among Med, Surg, Tele, and Ortho units<br>• 2-day orientation provided<br>• 2 years of nursing experience required<br>• Must have Epic EMR experience<br>• Must be able to read and interpret ECG<br>• ECG exam required (pass/fail, one attempt only with study guide and session available)<br>• BLS certification required (must be AHA)<br>• Patient ratios of 1:4-5 on days and nights<br>• 36-bed telemetry monitoring unit<br>• Dress code: Navy blue pants and solid navy blue tops<br>• Care for general medicine patients including post-operative care for GI, NGT, and surgical wounds<br>• Experience needed with joint/hip replacement patients, debridements, toe amputations, lap appy, cholecystectomies<br>• Manage PEG/tube feeding, PCA pumps, and heparin drips<br>• Must have experience with occasional trach and chest tube patients<br>• Handle hypoglycemia interventions<br>• Common diagnoses include pneumonia, UTI, SBO, PE, cellulitis, diabetes, diverticulitis, failure to thrive, infectious diseases, and sickle cell crisis<br>• No ventilators, BiPap, or cardiac drips</p><p><strong>Facility:</strong></p><p>This hospital operates a comprehensive medical-surgical telemetry unit that provides specialized care for a wide range of medical conditions and post-operative patients. The facility utilizes Epic EMR systems and maintains modern telemetry monitoring capabilities across its 36-bed unit. The hospital focuses on providing quality care for general medicine patients, surgical cases, and complex medical conditions while maintaining appropriate nurse-to-patient ratios to ensure optimal patient outcomes.</p><p><strong>Location:</strong></p><p>Alexandria, VA</p><p>Alexandria offers a perfect blend of historic charm and modern amenities, located just minutes from Washington D.C. The area provides excellent career opportunities in healthcare, rich cultural attractions, and easy access to the nation&#39;s capital while maintaining a more affordable cost of living than downtown D.C.</p>