Med Surg Tele

Medical/Surgical Oncology Telemetry RN — Bryan, TX

This 42-week contract places you on an acute care Med/Surg Oncology/Telemetry unit managing a diverse patient population. The unit provides non-cardiac telemetry monitoring alongside care for oncology, hospice, and general medical patients.

Shift & Schedule

• 12-hour days, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Every other weekend required
• 48-hour weekly guarantee (36-hour guarantee may be considered)
• Weekend requirement: 8–9 shifts per 6-week schedule
• Holiday requirement: 2 major, 1 minor
• Self-scheduling and block scheduling available

Patient Population & Clinical Scope

Common diagnoses include COPD, sepsis, ia, UTI, altered mental status, pancreatitis, diverticulitis, renal failure, hyperkalemia, and a wide range of cancer diagnoses including hospice patients.

Required Skills

• Telemetry monitoring and strip reading (centralized monitoring available; RN must be able to read independently)
• Tracheostomy and PEG care
• Foley, central line, and NGT management
• IV therapy, O2 management, medication administration
• Patient assessment, care planning, and teaching

Required Certifications

• BLS (AHA)
• NIHSS
• Must pass a Basic Dysrhythmia exam (83% minimum) prior to contract signing; three attempts permitted

Additional Details

• Float requirement: first to float; may float between two campuses approximately 16 minutes apart
• Nurse aide support available on unit
• Charge nurse carries an assignment
• Orientation: 3–6 shifts
• Scrubs: Navy (undershirts must be navy; optional navy scrub jacket)
• Oncology experience helpful but not required

Candidates must not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility within the past year.