Telemetry

Opportunity:

RN - Med Surg Tele

Job Details:

• Night shift position working 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Weekend coverage required every other weekend, may vary based on need
• Floating to other units may be required based on census needs; staff will only float to units they are qualified for
• Care for 5-6 med-surgical, non-monitored patients per shift with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5 on both day and night shift
• Specialize in Vascular and Urology patient population with overflow from General Surgery, Women's Specialty, and Medicine
• Receive patients from PACU, ICU transfers, and the ED; average patient length of stay is 1-2 days
• Perform dressing changes and provide care for patients with wound vacs and drains
• Must have Urology and Vascular experience
• Required skills include: accessing/managing ports, blood product administration, central line care/management, heparin protocols, PCA, PICC line management, wound care/wound vac, continuous bladder irrigation, and pre/post hemodialysis management
• Interdisciplinary support available including IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, phlebotomy, social services, rapid response teams, and unit secretary
• Minimum 2 years of experience required with a patient ratio experience of 1:5
• Must have MS/Tele experience for floating purposes
• Epic EMR experience required - minimum 1 year
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Active South Carolina RN license required
• Must be able to pass an EKG exam with pre-start modules