Med Surg Tele

Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical/Telemetry

Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (Night, 12-hour shifts)

Contract Duration: 13 weeks

Start Date: November 30, 2026

About the Role

Join the facility's medical-surgical/telemetry unit, where you'll provide comprehensive nursing care to adult patients with a wide range of medical, surgical, and cardiac conditions. You'll play a key role in continuous cardiac monitoring, symptom management, and coordinating care across the interdisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor cardiac rhythms and vital signs; identify and respond promptly to changes in patient condition
• Administer medications and treatments, including cardiac drips, per physician orders
• Provide pre- and post-operative care, including wound care and pain management
• Coordinate care for patients with chronic and acute conditions (diabetes, cardiac, respiratory diagnoses)
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions
• Collaborate with physicians, cardiologists, case managers, and team members on plan of care and discharge planning
• Document assessments, interventions, and responses accurately in the EMR
• Manage a patient load of 4–6 patients per shift (varies by acuity)
• Uphold infection control and fall prevention protocols

Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted RN license in the state of practice (compact license acceptable)
• ADN or ASN; BSN preferred
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• 1+ years of medical-surgical or telemetry experience
• Demonstrated telemetry/EKG interpretation competency

What We're Looking For

Clear communication, collaboration across disciplines, strong critical thinking, and a commitment to patient-centered care in a fast-paced telemetry environment.