Med Surg Tele

Registered Nurse – Med-Surg Telemetry

Position Overview

The facility is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Med-Surg Telemetry unit. This is a night shift position caring for adolescent and adult patients with an average daily census of approximately 50.

Shift & Schedule

• Night shift: 3x12-hour (19:00–07:30); 4x12s may be considered upon discussion
• Every other weekend required
• 13-week contract
• One pre-approved time-off request permitted per contract

Patient Population & Clinical Scope

• Cardiac telemetry monitoring (on-unit and remote)
• Dysrhythmia management and pacemaker care
• Post-cardiac angiogram, post-MI, and pre/post cardiac catheterization patients
• TR Band and feeding tube management
• Continuous bladder irrigation, hemodialysis pre/post care, and renal transplant patients
• Central line management, phlebotomy, blood product administration, and IV maintenance
• Non-titratable cardiac and vasoactive drips and PCA management
• Stroke care, spinal cord injury, substance withdrawal, and traumatic brain injury patients
• Chest tubes, high-flow nasal cannula, non-invasive airway management, and tracheostomy care
• Wound care and wound vac management

Requirements

• Current RN license (Pennsylvania)
• 2+ years of Med-Surg/Telemetry experience
• Community hospital experience required; teaching hospital and Level II Trauma experience preferred
• BLS and NIHSS certifications required
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions available)
• First-time travelers welcome

Additional Details

• Orientation: approximately 24 hours
• Navy scrubs
• Local candidates accepted (50-mile radius with rate differential)