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Travel Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical / Telemetry Unit
$2,080/wk
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Additional Information
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:
Required Skills/Experience:
- Reading basic telemetry strips
- Some experience with CVA and TIA
- Total joint replacement experience
Special Requests:
- Basic Dysrhythmia/EKG exam required during onboarding; clinician must take and pass within two attempts prior to signing contract. Failure to score 80% in two attempts results in DNU for CS AZ and Sacramento for 6 months.
- Cannot have been full-time, part-time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity, within the past year.
- Cannot apply to more than one job order on the same unit and shift at the facility.
Unit Details:
- Common diagnoses/types of patients include CHF, COVID, respiratory, GI, diabetes, telemetry, post-Cath, and total joint replacement.
- RNs are required to interpret telemetry strips and sign at least once a shift.
- The unit takes diltiazem/Cardizem drips at a set rate.
- Equipment includes BiPAP, CPAP, and breathing treatments.
Shift & Scheduling:
- Schedules are made out for 4 weeks. Self-scheduling is used but is not final until the manager balances the schedule.
- 2 weekends per 4-week schedule.
- For Christmas, New Year's, and Thanksgiving, expected holiday coverage is 2 days and an eve or 2 eves and a day.
- No call.
Floating Requirements:
- First to float.
- May float to East Campus and possibly PCU if qualified.
- ER float positions require floating between different ER satellite locations in the area. A home base facility will try to be established; however, this may not be the facility the clinician is regularly at. A schedule will be made in advance so clinicians are aware of which location they will report to.
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Acute Care healthcare professionals, including nurses and allied health professionals, play a vital role in providing comprehensive care to patients with acute medical conditions. Depending on the role, their responsibilities can encompass assessing patients, developing individualized treatment plans, administering or assisting with medications and other treatments, evaluating treatment effectiveness, documenting care, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and providing education and support to patients and their families. Acute Care healthcare professionals must demonstrate expertise, compassion, and the ability to handle the emotional demands of their patients' acute needs. Embarking on an Acute Care travel job provides professionals with the opportunity to enhance their skills, gain diverse experiences, and contribute to the delivery of exceptional patient care.
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