Registered Nurse

Medical Surgical Telemetry Float – Night Shift

Position Overview

The facility seeks an experienced Medical Surgical Telemetry nurse for a 13-week night shift assignment. You'll work 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) on a medical surgical telemetry unit caring for adult and geriatric patients.

Clinical Scope

This is a float position within your scope of practice to support unit needs. You'll manage patients with a variety of diagnoses including cardiac conditions, post-operative states, neurological events, and trauma. Your responsibilities will include:

• Cardiac telemetry monitoring (unit-based and remote)
• Central line, PICC line, and peripheral line management
• Cardiac drip titration and vasoactive drip management
• CPAP/BiPAP and high-flow oxygen delivery
• Tracheostomy and traction care
• Post-cardiac surgery, post-cardiac catheterization, and post-neurosurgery nursing
• Blood product administration and heparin protocols
• Rapid response and code team collaboration

Requirements

• Current RN license (must be in hand at hire)
• BLS required; ACLS preferred
• Minimum 1 year nursing experience (first-timers accepted with appropriate background)
• Proficiency with cardiac telemetry and dysrhythmia interpretation
• Ability to work every other weekend
• No on-call requirement
• Must be willing to relocate (no local candidates within 50 miles accepted)

Scheduling

• 3x12-hour nights per week (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Patient ratios: 1:4–1:8 (team nursing model)
• Every other weekend

Compliance Note

COVID-19 and flu vaccines required (medical exemptions only). Approximately 4 hours of pre-start modules. Former permanent employees must have a one-year separation before eligibility.