Med Surg Tele

Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN – Night Shift

Position Overview

Join the facility's Medical-Surgical Telemetry unit as a night RN. You'll provide care to adult and geriatric patients with medical and surgical diagnoses, including those requiring cardiac monitoring, heparin protocols, insulin management, and wound care. The unit includes an isolation area for COVID patients and manages multi-level care including stepdown services.

Shift & Schedule

• 3 x 12-hour nights: 18:45 – 07:15
• Every other weekend required
• Contract duration: 13 weeks (36 or 48-hour weekly options; longer contracts available)
• Orientation: 24 hours during week 1, plus hospital orientation classes

Clinical Scope

• Manage dysrhythmia interpretation and management, IV heparin drips, insulin titration, blood product administration, wound care, and non-invasive airway support
• Float as needed within your skillset to similar units, including inpatient boarding in the ED
• Support from IV teams, respiratory services, pharmacy, rapid response, and other interdisciplinary services

Requirements

• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years nursing experience
• EKG testing must be completed before start date
• Charge experience preferred
• First-time travelers welcome
• NC or Compact license (pending OK at submission)

Additional Expectations

• Attend mandatory unit team meetings (may fall outside scheduled shifts)
• Comply with Storm/Hurricane Team assignments during catastrophic events
• Up to 7 days pre-approved RTO (no holidays); must work 2 of 3 major holidays; no RTO first week
• Navy scrubs
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions only)