Travel Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical / Telemetry Unit

Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

Additional Details:

An interview may not be available prior to offer.

Resume: Each employment history entry must include all the following: detailed duties, hospital size, unit size, trauma level (if applicable), patient ratio, teaching facility.

References: At least one reference must be from the same unit/specialty as the job you're applying to.

Required Credentials:

• Pass/fail open-book unit exam on Friday during orientation; must score 90% to pass.
• You are required to pass a Basic Dysrhythmia/EKG exam during onboarding.

Special Requests:

• Any employment gaps greater than 30 days must be explained.
• Cannot have worked at any CommonSpirit location within the last 12 months.
• Cannot be full-time, part-time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI or Dignity.
• Cannot apply to more than one job order on the same unit and shift at the facility.
• Limited block scheduling may be approved.

Unit Details:

• Cares for med/surg telemetry patients including stroke patients, stable neurological deficits, post-neurosurgery patients, and med/surg overflow.
• Common patient population includes joint replacements, fractures, colon resections, COPD exacerbation, prostatectomy, cellulitis, sepsis, ortho trauma, GI bleeds, pneumonia, and failure to thrive.
• Titrate heparin, lidocaine, and ketamine drips; PCA pumps used.
• Tele techs interpret strips; RNs should have tele awareness.
• No respiratory therapy equipment troubleshooting.
• Mechanical lifts available in every other room.
• Unit typically has multiple discharges and admissions in one day.
• Serves a culturally diverse patient population, including Spanish, Karen, and Burmese communities.

Shift & Scheduling:

• Every other weekend at minimum; additional weekend shifts may be required based on unit needs and census.
• 2-3 holidays from Thanksgiving to New Year's.

Floating Requirements:

• Float to other medical-surgical areas or to units with med/surg patients waiting for a med/surg bed.