Med Surg Tele

Med/Surg Telemetry Nurse – Night Shift

Position Overview

The facility is seeking an experienced Med/Surg Telemetry RN/LPN for a 13-week night contract. You'll work 4×12-hour shifts (18:30–07:00) in a fast-paced unit caring for adult medical, surgical, trauma, and orthopedic patients.

Schedule & Flexibility

• Multiple schedule options: 36/36, 36/48, or 48/48
• Rotating weekends (6 per 4-week period for night shift) and holidays
• Floating required across the unit
• Flexible staffing adjustments based on census; one shift per two weeks may be called off without penalty
• General orientation begins Sundays with online CBLs; 16 hours of nonbillable orientation included

Clinical Scope

• Telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia management
• Trauma and orthopedic care, including post-op joint replacements
• Advanced airway management (BiPAP/CPAP, tracheostomy care, high-flow nasal cannula)
• Central lines, PICC lines, and peripheral IV management
• Chest tube and surgical drain care
• Arterial blood gas interpretation
• Feeding tube and colostomy management
• Pre/post-op neurosurgery and thoracic surgery patients
• Rapid Response and code team participation
• Provider-specific voiding trials and minor wound care

Interdisciplinary support includes IV teams, respiratory therapy, PT, radiology, and pharmacy.

Requirements

• AHA ACLS and BLS required (AHA certification only)
• Minimum 1 year nursing experience
• Trauma experience (Levels I or II) preferred
• Charge experience preferred
• Must pass Relias EKG competency test within 72 hours of acceptance
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions allowed)
• Permanent residence 100+ miles from the facility

Pre-Start Compliance

• Drug screening within 12–14 days prior to start
• Fit testing (facial hair must be trimmed or removed per CDC guidelines)
• Non-billable orientation modules (~4–5 hours)

Contract Details

• 91 guaranteed hours
• Start date: 11/15/2026