Med Surg Tele

Med Surg Telemetry – Night Shift RN

Position Overview

The facility seeks an RN for its Medical-Surgical Telemetry unit on a 13-week travel contract. You'll provide comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with medical, surgical, cardiac, orthopedic, urologic, gastroenterologic, and respiratory conditions.

Shift & Schedule

• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, 3 days per week (36/36 schedule)
• Every other weekend required
• Floating to other Med Surg units as needed
• No call required
• General orientation begins Sunday with online modules; 16 hours of orientation included
• Contract start: November 29, 2026

Core Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to 6–7 patients per shift
• Monitor cardiac rhythms and vital signs; identify and respond to changes in condition
• Administer medications, including cardiac medications and infusions
• Manage pre- and post-operative care, wound management, and pain control
• Coordinate interdisciplinary care (PT, respiratory, social services, pharmacy, rapid response)
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatments, and discharge instructions
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure infection control protocols

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license (state or compact)
• BLS and ACLS certification (AHA only; must be current)
• Minimum 1 year Med Surg Telemetry experience
• Competency in EKG interpretation and telemetry monitoring
• Strong critical thinking and communication skills

Important Notes

• Must pass a Relias basic EKG test within 72 hours of offer acceptance (two attempts allowed)
• Permanent residence must be 100+ miles from the facility
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions available); COVID-19 vaccine not required
• Facial hair must be trimmed/removed for fit testing compliance

Contact the staffing agency for pay details, benefits, and next steps.