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Tact Staff

Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $2,409 per week

Tact Staff, South Charleston, West Virginia, United States,


Tact Staff is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in South Charleston, West Virginia.Job Description & Requirements

Specialty:

TelemetryDiscipline:

RNStart Date:

ASAPDuration:

13 weeks36 hours per weekShift:

12 hoursEmployment Type:

TravelUnit: Nursing Resources - Float Pool

- What units are included in the float pool: 3P, 4P, 5P, Joint Connection, psych, sometimes willfloat to PCU if travel nurse has experience or will care for boarded patients in the ER- Ratios: 1 nurse to 6 patients for M/S; 1 to 4 in PCU- Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, CPI required- Common diagnoses/Types of patients: Same as Med-Surg- Experience: Med-Surg, Telemetry, Critical Drips required; Chemo, Peritoneal Dialysis, Trach carepreferred. Tele reading. Travel experience is required.- Are RNs required to titrate drips? Yes- Common titratable &/or set rate drips: NTG (Chest pain indication only), Amiodarone, Lasix,Heparin, Dopamine (low dose renal perfusion only)- Charge Nurse/House Supervisor: Float Pool are used in Charge on Med-Surg units and typicallyhave a patient assignment/House Supervisor on duty 24/7. Charge experience preferred. If theyare interested in being charge, they will train. Try to give modified assignment when charge, ifstaffing allows.- Are there nurse aids on this unit/Ratios: Yes: 7A to 7P (1 to 10) 7P to 7A (1 to 15)- RT Equipment: Cpap, Bipap, High Flow O2, Long term ventilators (only via Trach - RT maintainsvent), IV pumps, sequential compression devices, pulse oximetry, specialty beds- Is there tele on this unit?: 3P, 4P - Monitor Tech 24/7, 5P remotely monitored and read by 3P.- Shifts & Scheduling: 6:45 am - 7:15 pm or 6:45 pm to 7:15 am. Director/ floor manager will dothe scheduling. Block scheduling allowed as long as needs are met for the unit. Takes requestsinto consideration.- Weekend Requirement: Every other- Holiday Requirement : Rotation with core staff. If they have been there long enough she will seewhat the traveler worked the previous year and schedule off of that..- Is there a call or standby requirement?: No- How are units assigned?: Report to supervisors office before reporting to unit. At times the ADPtimekeeping system isn't the most up to date.- Scrub Color/Dress Code: RN/LPN

- Navy; C.N.As/Monitor Techs - Dark Grey/Pewter, scrubs mustbe solid color, no embroidery and/or patterns on scrubs. WVU Medicine or solid color fleecezip-ups may be worn in grey, black, navy or royal blue. Solid undershirts may be worn in white,grey, or black in matching color to the scrub top. Closed toed shoes only. No crocs.- Unit/Department specific orientation: First day general hospital orientation; Full day of Nursing -Orientation for RNs/LPNs; Computer training (1/2 day for C.N.As, full day for nurses); Two, 12hour orientation shifts with a preceptor; Will receive an abbreviated Initial Skills Checklist due 90days from start date.Tact Medical Staffing Job ID #482470. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - TelemetryAbout Tact Staff

Our nurses choose Tact assignments because it provides the opportunity to take on new challenges in their careers while they travel across the United States and gain enriching experiences on a professional and personal level.Our dedicated team of staffing consultants will work with you and be your advocate as you choose to embark on new assignments. Our team is committed to providing our nurses with the most rewarding healthcare assignments and choices at primer healthcare institutions nationwide. Let us handle the details; you choose the job and location that are right for you.Be Adventurous,

Make a Difference , Travel with Tact.Be Adventurous -

Becoming a travel nurse is not only a professional adventure, but a personal adventure as well. It is an opportunity to challenge yourelf, to explore a new place, and try amazing food...Make a Difference

- Nurses make such a huge difference in so many lives. The care and compassion you show to your patients, does not go unoticed. We know how important your jobs is, which is why we take our job as recruiters so seriously. Being able to place nurses in hospitals, where you are doing something as crucial as saving lives, is something we feel thankful to be able to do.Travel with Tact

- From the moment we receive your resume we begin trying to build a relationship with you. We know the importance of becoming your friend, before becoming your recruiter. Building friendly, yet professional relationships allows us to discover what you truly want... and don't want in a travel assignment.