Med Surg

Telemetry/Med-Surg Nurse – 13-Week Contract

The Opportunity

The facility is seeking an experienced RN for its Telemetry/Medical-Surgical unit. You'll deliver skilled nursing care to a diverse patient population including geriatric, adult, medical-surgical, and telemetry patients. Your role will encompass assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation in close collaboration with patients, families, and the healthcare team.

Unit Overview

This is an active med-surg and telemetry unit where you'll care for patients across multiple acuity levels. You may float to other non-critical care inpatient units, including the Emergency Department when census demands. The work environment is fast-paced and requires flexibility and strong clinical judgment.

Key Requirements

• Current RN license
• ACLS certification required
• Recent experience (within 12 months) with telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation
• Experience with the electronic health record system in a similar unit within the past 12 months
• Ability to interpret telemetry strips; you'll complete a Basic Dysrhythmia test during orientation (must pass)

Schedule & Details

• Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Hours: Alternating weeks of 36 and 24 hours
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Call: May occasionally be placed on call during low census; if called, must arrive on-site within one hour
• Rotation: Every other holiday rotation may be required
• Float: Flexibility to work at multiple campuses as needed

Required Onboarding

Standard pre-employment screening including background check, drug screen, vaccinations (COVID-19, Influenza, MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Tdap), TB test, and health clearance.