Travel Medical Surgical Telemetry RN - $1,790 per week
Cross Country Nurses · Albemarle, NC · 1 mo ago
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About the role
Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical with Telemetry in North Carolina. This position involves providing patient care in a 27-bed medical-surgical unit with telemetry capabilities. The role requires delivering high-quality nursing services to diverse patient populations, including those with stroke, COPD, chest pain, altered mental status, and GI bleed, with responsibilities aligned to the clinical demands of a busy acute care environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide patient care in a 27-bed medical-surgical unit with telemetry capabilities.
- Deliver high-quality nursing services to patients with stroke, COPD, chest pain, altered mental status, and GI bleed.
- Adapt to the clinical demands of a busy acute care environment.
- Potential to float within the region to other facilities as needed, with possible mid‑shift travel compensation.
- Participate in a two‑day orientation.
- Wear navy blue scrubs and utilize free parking.
- Work with modern technology: EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, Philips monitors.
- Collaborate with support staff including CNAs and phlebotomists.
Requirements
- Valid nursing license.
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification.
- NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certification.
- Minimum 18 months of medical‑surgical and telemetry experience.
- Educational background consistent with RN licensure.
Qualifications
Preferred experience includes:
- Stroke assessments.
- Chest tube management.
- PIV starts