Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $2,418 per week at Thomas Memorial Hospital summary:

The Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry position involves providing care for post-operative and medical patients, primarily focusing on adult and geriatric populations. The role requires certifications in BLS and ACLS, along with experience in titrating drips and managing various medical conditions. Nurses will work in a rotating schedule, covering both day and night shifts, with responsibilities including patient monitoring and potential floating to other units as needed.

Certification Details
• BLS
• ACLS

Job Details
• Hospital in West Virginia in need of Medsurg travel RNs.
• Common diagnoses/Types of patients: Surgical/Orthopedics/Urology/Medical; Age specific population - adult, geriatrics. Hips, Shoulders, Knees.
• Experience: Care of post operative and medical patients. Travel experience required.

Job Requirements
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS
• Are RNs required to titrate drips?: Yes
• Common titratable &/or set rate drips: Heparin based on protocol. Prefer cardiac drip experience.

Schedule Information
• Shifts & Scheduling: 6:45 am - 7:15 pm or 6:45 pm to 7:15 am.
• Weekend Requirement: Every other. Set rotation, either weekends 1 and 3 or weekends 2 and 4.
• Holiday Requirement: Rotation with core staff.

Unit Specific Information
• Floating Requirements?: If not needed on 5P, would be required to float to 3P or 4P (M/S) units or to care for patients boarded in the Emergency Department.
• Scrub Color/Dress Code: RN/LPN - Navy; C.N.As/Monitor Techs - Dark Grey/Pewter.

Additional Details
• Unit: 5 Pavilion - Med-Surg Tele
• # Beds: 32
• Nurse/Patient Ratios: 1:06
• Are there tele/monitor techs on this unit?: Remote telemetry monitoring by the 3P MT 24/7.
• Charge Nurse/House Supervisor?: Charge nurse with modified patient assignment, usually 2 patients.

Keywords:

Travel Nurse, Med Surg, Telemetry, Registered Nurse, BLS, ACLS, Patient Care, Healthcare, Emergency Department, Postoperative Care