Registered Nurse - MS/Tele
About The Position
The Registered Nurse works in a Medical-Surgical/Telemetry setting at Unity. The role requires competency in phlebotomy and IV placement, along with BLS and Medical-Surgical/Telemetry skills. Nurses provide care involving cardiac monitoring and emergency response, IV therapy and phlebotomy, respiratory support, isolation precautions, and patients with cardiovascular conditions and wounds. PCTs assist on all units with vital signs, blood glucose checks, EKGs, and activities of daily living. Staffing ratios are 5:1 on day/evening shifts, with possible stretches to 6–7 patients; night ratios are generally 6–7:1 and may stretch to 8–10 if staff call in. Nurses may float to Medical-Surgical, ICU, or ED. When floating to ICU or ED, they care for Medical-Surgical-level patients or provide helping hands, without practicing outside their scope. Every other weekend is required. Block scheduling may be accommodated but is not guaranteed. Orientation includes pre-start modules, four classroom hours with an educator, and the remainder of a 12-hour shift orienting on the unit.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of recent experience.
- BLS certification required.
- Medical-Surgical/Telemetry experience required.
- Competency in phlebotomy and IV placement required.
- Cardiac monitoring and emergency response skills, including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias and use of Rapid Response Teams.
- Every other weekend availability required.
Nice To Haves
- EPIC experience is preferred.
- First-time travelers are accepted.
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care in a Medical-Surgical/Telemetry setting.
- Perform phlebotomy and place IVs; provide peripheral line care and management.
- Monitor cardiac rhythms, interpret and manage dysrhythmias, and activate or participate in rapid response.
- Provide respiratory support using nasal cannulas, oxygen face masks, portable oxygen tanks, and non-invasive airway management.
- Follow isolation precautions and care for patients with cardiovascular conditions and wounds.
- Float to Medical-Surgical, ICU, or ED assignments as directed, remaining within scope of practice.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
