Travel Nurse RN - Med / Surg / Telemetry - $1,894 per week in Shelby, NC

Job Title : RN Profession : Nursing Specialty : MedSurg / Tele Duration : 12 weeks Shift : Night Shift Hours per Shift : 12 Experience : Minimum 18 months Med / Tele RN experience License : RN Certifications : BLS, ACLS, NIHSS Must-Have : - Basic Med / Tele skillset : Cardiac rhythm interpretation - Experience with non-titrating Cardiac drips (Cardizem / Amiodarone) - Wound care - Drain / tube management - PIV starts - Central line management Description : The RN will work in a 32-bed unit with an average census of 28 patients. Patient types include total joint replacements, colon resections, gallbladder surgeries, appendectomies, amputations, medical overflow, hip fractures, and SBOs. Patient ratios are 1 : 4-6 during the day and 1 : 5-6 at night for RNs. Support staff includes CNAs for vital signs, baths, mobility, turning, and blood sugars. Receptionists assist with rounds and secretary duties. Charge nurses provide resources to assist with all nursing care. Phlebotomy support is available for nurse draws. Telemetry monitoring is available at all times. Floating may be required within the region and scope of practice based on facility needs. Weekend rotation is expected every other week. Travelers will work 75% of holidays. Requests for time off may be approved up to 6 days, excluding holidays. Scrub color is Navy.