Med Surg Tele

Med/Surg Telemetry RN – Night Shift

Position Overview

The facility seeks an experienced Med/Surg Telemetry RN for a 13-week contract, working night shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM), 3 days per week. You'll provide direct care to adult and geriatric patients with cardiac, pulmonary, GI, pain management, infection, and endocrine conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and interpret cardiac dysrhythmias; manage acute rhythm changes
• Place and maintain peripheral IVs; perform phlebotomy (mandatory competencies)
• Administer oxygen via nasal cannula, face mask, and portable tanks
• Provide non-invasive airway management and isolation precautions
• Activate Rapid Response Teams as clinically indicated
• Use bladder scanners and operate telemetry/EKG equipment and Lifepacks
• Collaborate with PCTs, who handle vital signs, blood glucose checks, EKGs, and ADLs

Staffing & Scheduling

• Night patient ratios: 6–7 to 1 (may stretch to 8–10 with call-ins)
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required within scope: ED boarders, stable ICU patients, med-surg, and stable acute brain injury cases
• Block schedule accommodation available (not guaranteed)
• Maximum 1 week RTO per contract

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year recent RN experience (first-timers welcome)
• BLS and NIHSS certifications required
• New York RN license in hand at submittal
• Strong dysrhythmia interpretation and management skills

Not Accepting: Candidates within 75 miles of the facility.