Med Surg Tele

Registered Nurse – Med Surg Telemetry | Night Shift

Shift & Schedule

• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (12-hour)
• 36 or 48 hours per week available
• 1 weekend shift per week or 2 weekend shifts every other weekend
• Must work a minimum of 1 holiday during contract
• 16-week contract

The Role

You'll provide comprehensive care to adult patients with medical, surgical, and cardiac conditions on a med surg telemetry unit. Your responsibilities include:

• Continuous cardiac rhythm and vital sign monitoring with rapid response to changes
• Medication and treatment administration, including cardiac drips as ordered
• Pre- and post-operative patient care with wound and pain management
• Management of patients with chronic conditions (diabetes, cardiac, respiratory)
• Collaboration with physicians, cardiologists, case managers, and the interdisciplinary team on care coordination and discharge planning
• Patient and family education on conditions, treatments, medications, and discharge instructions
• Accurate EMR documentation of assessments, interventions, and patient responses
• Typical patient load of 4–6 patients per shift (varies by acuity)
• Infection control and fall prevention protocol adherence

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in New York
• AHA BLS certification required
• 1+ years of recent med surg/telemetry experience (2+ years for non-U.S. candidates)
• Telemetry and EKG interpretation competency
• ACLS certification required

Additional Requirements

• Flexibility to float to other units as needed
• Willingness to work charge
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility
• Residency established in the U.S. required for travel assignment