Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry 2,936 per week

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $2,936 per week at Eastern Maine Medical Center summary:
The Travel Nurse RN specializes in medical surgical and telemetry care at a Level II trauma center, providing nursing support to patients with various medical conditions. The role entails monitoring patients, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and adhering to specific certification and experience requirements. Candidates must be proficient in interpreting rhythm strips and obtaining vital signs, with expected participation in rotating shifts and unit orientation.

Certification Details

BLS
NIHSS
ACLS
Job Details

Medical Surgical Unit - G5
Level II Trauma Center
44 private and semi-private rooms
Patient Types: Any medical diagnosis except primary Cardiac
Unit will monitor patients on Telemetry (Med-Tele)
Common diagnoses include Stroke, COPD, Respiratory issues, GI Bleed, Renal Failure, Electrolyte imbalance, altered mental status, weakness, non-operable fractures
Non-surgical unit
Patient Ratios: RN: Days 1:4-5; Nights 1:5-6; CNA: Days 1:10; Nights 1:10
Support on the Unit: CNA, Charge nurse, Phlebotomy, House Supervisor, RT, Hospitalist, PT/OT/ST
Charting System/Equipment: Cerner, Alaris, Pyxis
Floating: Will float as needed to any area with Med/Tele patients
Orientation: 2 Days Hospital orientation, 1 shift on the unit
Job Requirements

RN: 1 year minimum experience preferred
CNA: 1 year experience preferred
Previous charge experience highly preferred for RN
Comfortable with reading/interpreting rhythm strips for RN
Proficiency in obtaining vital signs for CNA
Schedule Information

26 weeks preferred but not required
Weekend rotation: every other
Call required: none
Holiday Expectations: no Holiday RTO accepted
RTO: Manager approval
Unit Specific Information

Unit Details: Medical Surgical Unit - G5
Unit Specifics: Telemetry monitoring, non-surgical unit
Additional Details

2024-25 Flu Documentation
Annual Core Competencies
Candidate Confirmation Form
Clinical References (2)
Confidentiality Agreement
CPR Certification: BLS
Criminal Background Check Report
DHHS Exclusion Search
Drug Screen
Emergency Contact Info Sheet
Employment Authorization
FACIS Level 3
HealthStream & PromisePoint
Hep B Titers / Vaccine / Declination
- Facility
License/Certification
Medication Exam
MMR Titers or Immunizations
N-95 Mask Fit Test
N95 Respirator Questionnaire
NIH Stroke Scale
Northern Light MBCC
NURSYS
OIG Search
Photo ID
Physical
PPD
SAM Screen
Sex Offender
Skills Check List
TDAP
Unit Competency
Varicella Titers or Immunization
Vocera and Strongline Device Attestation
Work Health Acknowledgement

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