RN - MedSurg/Tele (RN MS TELE)

Job Summary for RN MS TELE (Medical Surgical Telemetry Nurse) - Facility Information: - 457 licensed beds, Level III Trauma, Teaching Hospital, Chest Pain Center, Stroke & Bariatric Center of Excellence - Traveler's permanent address must be 50+ miles from home unit - Unit Details: - 28-bed Med/Tele unit - Minimum 18 months Med/Tele RN experience required - First-time travelers considered but not preferred - Patient Population: - Orthopedic, spine, trauma, vascular surgery, medical overflow - Patient Ratio: - RN: 1:4-6 (can surge to 1:7-8) - Licensure & Certifications: - Active RN license - BLS, ACLS, NIHSS (Resource Team requirement) - Required Skills: - Post-surgical care (incision, drains, wound vacs, chest tubes) - Assessment, mobility, patient education - Trach care, NG tube insertion, braces/traction use - Support Staff Available: - CNA (phlebotomy, ADLs, foley care, IV removal) - Charge nurse (indirect), IV/VAT team, Mentor, RT 24/7 - Hospitalist 24/7, Remote telemetry monitoring - House supervisor, Patient safety attendants, BERT, Rapid response/code team - Technology Used: - EMR: EPIC - IV pumps: BD Alaris - Med dispensing: Omnicell - Monitors: Phillips, Massimo - Floating Requirements: - Must float within region and scope of practice to multiple facilities as needed - Paid for travel time if floating mid-shift - Orientation: - NEO and 2 days departmental orientation - Scheduling: - Every other weekend required - 75% holiday coverage expectation for travelers - Up to 6 days approved RTO (excluding holidays), must extend contract to meet hours if needed - 6-week schedule cycle - Other Details: - Navy scrubs required - Free parking in designated areas - Positive, supportive unit culture

Created: 2026-03-10