Telemetry

Opportunity:

RN - Med Surg Tele

Job Details:

• Work on a 28-bed elective surgery and Level III trauma unit specializing in post-operative care of orthopedic, spinal surgery, bariatric, and colorectal surgery patients
• Unit also cares for Level III trauma patients and accepts Medical-Surgical overflow as census permits
• Unit has capability to monitor up to 8 telemetry patients
• Schedule options available: 3x12s or 4x12s
• Overtime paid after 48 hours for 4x12 schedules
• Please clearly indicate preferred schedule at time of submission
• Every other weekend, floating, and holidays within the contract are required
• Typical patient ratio is 1:7
• Minimum of two years of recent relevant experience required
• Previous travel experience required
• Active Virginia or Compact RN license in hand at time of submission required; no exceptions
• Must be proficient in Epic; no exceptions
• Required certifications: BLS and ACLS through the American Heart Association
• EKG testing required for this unit with a minimum passing score of 80%; only one attempt allowed with no remediation available
• Must be able to pass fit testing; facility cannot accommodate a PAPR
• 24 orientation hours required
• 3 hours of pre-start modules required
• Permanent address must be more than 50 miles from facility
• Patient age groups include adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
• Key skills include telemetry monitoring, interpretation of dysrhythmias, wound care, management of surgical drains, blood product administration, PCA management, PICC line management, and orthopedic and bariatric post-operative care