RN - MedSurg/Tele | Winston-Salem, NC | Contract
Quick Look
- Weekly Gross Pay: $1,552 - $1,634
- Shift: Days (36 hour)
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Number of Openings: Not specified
Join a leading acute-care hospital as a MedSurg/Telemetry RN in Winston-Salem, NC. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, providing essential care to patients with a variety of medical conditions.
About the Facility:
- Level 1 Trauma Designation
- Teaching Hospital: Yes, Academic Medical Center
- Chest Pain Center
- Stroke Center
Unit Information:
- Beds: 20 beds total, 10 in 5A and 10 in 5B
- Minimum Years of Experience required: 2 years of MedSurg experience
- First-time travelers: 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 (will check off on strips during shift), central line blood draws
- Non-titrating Drips (required): Heparin, Lasix, Protonix
- Non-titrating Drips (preferred): Cardizem, Amiodarone (please note in offer if they have this experience. Can teach here if no experience)
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
Floating:
- Could float within scope of practice at hospital
Orientation (facility and unit):
- NEO
- 2 shifts on unit to orient
Other notes:
- Scrub Color: Royal Blue
- Parking: Free
- Unit Culture: Not specified
GLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
If you are a dedicated RN looking for a rewarding travel opportunity in Winston-Salem, NC, apply now to take the next step in your career!
