Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg - $1,894 per week in Albemarle, NC

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Albemarle, North Carolina, 28001! Pay Information $1,894 per week About The Position Job Title: RN - MedSurg/Tele Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Medical/Surgical/Telemetry Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12hr Night Shift Hours per Shift: 36 Experience: Minimum 18 months Med/Tele RN experience License: Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS Must-Have: - Post-operative care experience - Orthopedic experience - TPN management - Basic medication infusion management - Cardiac rhythm interpretation skills Description: The position requires an RN with experience in a Medical/Surgical/Telemetry setting. The unit comprises 35 beds with an average census of 22. General Med/Surg patients include those with stroke, CHF, COPD, respiratory illnesses, diabetes, post-surgical needs, and behavioral health issues. The typical nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:5. Skills needed include management of chest tubes, PIV starts, trach care, NGT placement, and drain/tube management. Knowledge of PCA pumps and wound care is essential. The nurse will also manage medication drips, including cardiac drips, heparin, blood products, and intravenous fluids. Support within the department includes CNAs and resource nurses, as needed. Telemetry monitoring is available, but RNs may have to read their telemetry strips when floated to other units. The position requires floating to various units within the health system as needed. Weekend rotation is required every other weekend. Travelers will work 75% of holidays. Up to six days off may be approved, excluding holidays, with a requirement to add time to the end of the contract if unable to meet contracted hours. Unit culture promotes teamwork. 28327572EXPTEMP Job Requirements Required for Onboarding BLS MS Tele Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing As a travel nurse, you'll work in various healthcare settings, gaining exposure to diverse patient populations, medical procedures, and healthcare systems. This broadens your clinical skills and enhances your adaptability. Connect with healthcare professionals nationwide, expanding your professional network. These connections can open doors to new career opportunities, collaborations, and lifelong friendships within the healthcare community. Constantly adapting to new environments and healthcare facilities challenges you to expand your knowledge and skills. This dynamic nature of travel nursing contributes significantly to your professional growth. Different healthcare facilities may have varying levels of technological advancements. Working in diverse settings exposes you to a range of medical technologies, contributing to your technological literacy. Travel nursing allows you to explore different nursing specialties. You can try various areas of healthcare, helping you identify your preferred niche or specialty.