Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - in Corpus Christi, TX

Position: Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $1,619 per week in Corpus Christi, TX
Registered Nurse (RN) | Telemetry

Location:

Corpus Christi, TX

Agency:  Cynet Health

Pay:  $1,619 per week

Shift Information:  Nights - 3 days x 12 hours

Contract Duration:  13 Weeks

Start Date:

ASAP

About the Position

Job Title:

Registered Nurse

Profession: RN

Specialty:
Telemetry

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Night

Hours per

Shift: 12

Experience:

1+ years

License:
Valid RN license

Certifications:

Required certifications for the role

Must-Have:
- Acute medical/surgical/telemetry experience within the last year
- Ability to care for 4-6 patients at a time

Description:

The unit has 22 beds and approximately 30 staff members.
The day shift typically consists of 1 charge nurse, 4 RNs, 2 PCAs, and 1 unit secretary.
Night shift staffing includes 1 charge nurse, 4 RNs, 1-2 PCAs, and 0-2 sitters.
The maximum patient ratio is 6:1.
Standard electronic medical record system used is Meditech.
Candidates preferred for this role will have 2+ years of telemetry experience with PCI and CABG.
Typical procedures performed on the unit include care of medical/surgical/telemetry patients.
Standard nursing skills required include IV insertion, urinary catheter insertion and maintenance, and central line maintenance.
Candidates must also demonstrate proficiency in medication administration and communication with all members of the care team.
Documentation in the electronic health record is essential.
Candidates should be able to perform continuous bladder irrigation and NGT insertion and maintenance.
EKG interpretation skills are also necessary.
The ideal candidate should be friendly, positive, patient-centered, and team-focused.
Weekend shifts may be required, but there is no on-call duty.

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