RN - Med Surg​/Telemetry

RN - Med Surg/Telemetry

Eve/Nights, 12-hour shifts between 19:00 - 07:30 and every other weekend. Holidays as applicable to operations. Can start 8/3, 8/17, 8/31. Must have experience working in different Med/Surg units (cardiac, spine, neuro). Epic experience required WI RN or compact license required BLS AHA required. Traveler will be required to pass Telemetry test prior to being cleared to start.

Previous Charge

Experience:

Years of

Experience:

2 Patient Ratio

Experience:

Charting System

Experience:

Required Charting System Name:
Epic Community Hospital

Experience:

Trauma Level I

Experience:

Preferred Trauma Level II

Experience:

Preferred Travel Experience

Required:

Yes

Certifications:

BLS, WI or compact RN license

Skills:

Cardiac Telemetry*, Chest tubes-Emerson/Pleur Evac, Feeding tube care and management*, Heparin Protocols*, Interpretation of dysrhythmias, Isolation Precautions/PPE, IV insulin protocols*, Management of dysrhythmias, MS/Tele, Nasal Cannula, Neuro Stepdown*, Ortho trauma*, Oxygen administration, PCA*, Peripheral nerve block catheters*, Post Cardiac Angiogram*, Post MI*, Pre/Post Cardiac Cath*, Pre/Post Hemodialysis Management*, Pre/Post neurosurgery*, Renal failure*, Spinal cord injury*, Starting and maintaining IVs, Surgical drains, Telemetry, Telemetry - on the unit monitoring, Telemetry Oncology*, Titration of Insulin drips*, Total joint replacement*, Tracheostomy care/management, Traumatic Brain injury*, Wound Care/Wound Vac

Float across multiple departments and specialties caring for complex and dynamic patient populations in a variety of both medical and surgical general care units and intermediate care (IMC) units. Provide high-quality, evidence-based care utilizing critical thinking skills to evaluate and assess patients, recognize and escalate complications, and administer appropriate nursing interventions while demonstrating a commitment to patient and family centered nursing care.

Partner with dynamic multidisciplinary teams of nurses, nursing assistants, coordinated care roles, therapists, advanced practice providers, medical teams, and more, honing interpersonal communication skills and effectively delegating tasks as needed.

Location:

University Hospital, 600 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792. Parking:
Permit required through UW Transportation if parking onsite (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Other transportation options are available: bus, park & ride, private parking, etc.