Travel Nurse (RN) - Tele (Telemetry) - Wilmington, NC - 820747

Epic Travel Staffing is hiring a Travel RN – MS/Tele 2S
Shift: Nights / 6:45p-7:15a, 12×3, 36hrs per week, EOW

Length: 13-26 weeks
Requirements:

• NC RN License
• Must have 2 years of surgical unit experience
• Skills: Interpretation of dysrhythmias, Management of dysrhythmias, use of Rapid Response Teams, Feeding tube care and management, Blood Product Administration, Central line care/management, Peripheral Line Care/Management, Phlebotomy, PICC line management, Starting IVs, Heparin Protocols, PCA, Surgical drains, Chest tubes-Emerson/Pleur-evac , External CPAP/BIPAP, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), Interpretation of ABGs, Nasal Cannula, Non-invasive airway management, Oxygen face masks, Isolation Precautions, Wound Care/Wound Vac
• BLS
• Charge nurse experience and Level 1 Trauma, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown, Telemetry – remote monitoring, IV insulin protocols, Titration of Insulin drips, Pre/Post Hemodialysis Management, Renal failure, Spinal cord injury, Traumatic Brain injury, Ortho trauma, Tracheostomy Management preferred
  
• Travel experience is preferred
• ACLS preferred
  

Other details:

• UNIT SYSTEMS (Medication, Documentation, Communication): Pyxis, EPIC, SBAR
• Float when needed to like units
• Must Pass EKG Testing prior to start for this specialty
  
• COVID-19 Vaccine Not Required
  
• Flu Vaccine Required – Medical/Religious Exemptions Only
• Locals Accepted

REQUIRED SKILLS / CERTS / EXP:
Minimum Years of Experience: Must have 2 years of surgical unit experienceTraveler Experience: Travel experience is preferred by not requiredLocals Accepted / Rate Difference: YesSkills: Interpretation of dysrhythmias, Management of dysrhythmias, use of Rapid Response Teams, Feeding tube care and management, Blood Product Administration, Central line care/management, Peripheral Line Care/Management, Phlebotomy, PICC line management, Starting IVs, Heparin Protocols, PCA, Surgical drains, Chest tubes-Emerson/Pleur-evac , External CPAP/BIPAP, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), Interpretation of ABGs, Nasal Cannula, Non-invasive airway management, Oxygen face masks, Isolation Precautions, Wound Care/Wound VacCerts: BLS
PREFERRED SKILLS / CERTS / EXP: ACLS, Charge nurse experience and Level 1 Trauma, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown, Telemetry – remote monitoring, IV insulin protocols, Titration of Insulin drips, Pre/Post Hemodialysis Management, Renal failure, Spinal cord injury, Traumatic Brain injury, Ortho trauma, Tracheostomy Management,
JOB DETAILS:Ratios: 1:6 for floor for surgical/medicine inpatient patients. Surgical Stepdown patients will be managed by stepdown trained nurse.Shift: 12 HR NIGHTS; *36 hours only. Will accept 13-26 weeksRTO: 7 days MAX; No RTO from 4/29 to 5/17Float Requirement: when needed to like unitsWeekend Requirement: every other weekend
** Contract staff will be assigned and expected to work a Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team. Contract staff may be required to report to work during a catastrophic event, mass casualty or disaster. Consolidation to the Centralized Office mid contract may occur and the contract staff may be preassigned to units as needed
PATIENT DIAGNOSES: Wide range of patient diagnoses that have had or plan to have surgery or involved in a trauma: Cellulitis, Appendicitis, Cholecystitis, Diverticulitis, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Gun Shots, Stabbings, Falls, Various Cancers, Kidney Stones, Bowel Obstruction, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Limb Ischemia, Hernia, Gangrene
SPECIAL PROCEDURES / UNIT DETAILS: Wide range of any inpatient surgical procedure, as well as trauma: Cholecystectomy, Appendectomy, Hernia Repair, TURP, Ostomy Creation or Closure, Wound Debridement, Tumor Removal, Kidney Stone Removal, Amputations, Fem Pop Bypass
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: Wound Vacs, Chest Tubes, NG tube/Corpak, JP Drains, Hemovac Drains, Penrose Drains
UNIT SYSTEMS (Medication, Documentation, Communication): Pyxis, EPIC, SBAR
SCHEDULING TYPE: Schedule as needed as needed
UNIT ORIENTATION: 2 Days of hospital orientation, 24 hours of floor training
SCRUBS: All Navy or Navy on bottom/White Top
*** INTERNAL NOTES ****MUST Pass EKG Testing prior to start for this specialty.*Combination acuity unit: Adult medical surgical and surgical stepdown.
Unit: 3312 – (2S) Inpatient Surgery Unit
Epic Travel Staffing:

• Day 1 health insurance coverage and comprehensive benefits options
• 401(k) matching program
• Weekly direct deposit
• Concierge state licensing program for RN and other healthcare modalities in multiple states, including CA
• Industry leading allowances and reimbursements
• Referral program with cash bonuses and additional perks
• Exclusive job openings – Only at Epic
• Epic Elite Program – Priority status at top facilities and exclusive loyalty bonuses