RN - MedSurg/Tele | Winston-Salem, NC | Contract

Quick Look

  • Weekly Gross Pay: $1,470 - $1,634
  • Shift: 12hr Day Shift - 36
  • Start Date: Not specified
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • Number of Openings: Not specified

Join a leading acute-care hospital as an RN in the MedSurg/Telemetry unit. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment while providing essential care to patients with various medical conditions.

About the Facility:

  • 885 licensed beds
  • Level 1 Trauma Designation
  • Teaching Hospital: Yes, Academic Medical Center
  • Chest Pain Center
  • Stroke Center

Unit Information:

  • 20 beds total, 10 in 5A and 10 in 5B
  • Minimum 2 years of MedSurg experience required
  • First-time travelers are not accepted

Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:

  • Transitional Care Unit
  • General MedSurg: CHF, COPD, kidney/liver/GI/respiratory issues, CIWA patients, infections, wounds, etc.
  • Mostly medical patients seen on this unit, but any service line can admit, so could see some general surgeries and other patients

Patient Ratios: 1:5

Required License, National Certification, Certs:

  • BLS, ACLS

Skills Required:

  • Trachs, chest tubes, IV starts, wound care, dressing changes, wound vacs, drains, cardiac rhythm interpretation
  • Central line blood draws
  • Non-titrating Drips (required): Heparin, Lasix, Protonix
  • Non-titrating Drips (preferred): Cardizem, Amiodarone (experience can be taught)

Support within the Department:

  • 1 CNA for 5A, 1 CNA for 5B
  • 1 Charge to cover both areas, could take patients if needed
  • Phlebotomy 24/7 - RNs could collect labs as well
  • RT 24/7
  • Hospitalist 24/7
  • Residents 24/7
  • Telemetry monitoring/tech: Bedside monitors with central monitor at nurses station

Technology/Equipment:

  • EMR: EPIC
  • IV Pump: Alaris
  • Med dispensing: Omnicell

Orientation:

  • NEO
  • 2 shifts on unit to orient

Scheduling:

  • Weekend rotation: Every other
  • No on-call required
  • 50% of holidays in contract
  • Approval of RTO: up to 7 days
  • Shift times: 0630-1900
  • Schedule cycle: 6-week increments

Other Notes:

  • Scrub Color: Royal Blue
  • Parking: Free

GLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career, apply now to join our team and make a difference in the lives of patients!