Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

Details Oncology unit in a 457-bed, Level III Trauma, academic teaching hospital with a Chest Pain Center, Stroke Center of Excellence, and Bariatric Center of Excellence Unit consists of 14 private rooms with no negative pressure capability Patient population includes oncology patients (new and existing diagnoses), neutropenic fever, patients requiring fluid resuscitation/blood products, and medical overflow Patients may be receiving chemotherapy or biotherapy RN-to-patient ratio of 1:4–5 Telemetry orders are monitored remotely via an off-unit arrhythmia center EMR: Epic (experience required); IV pumps: Alaris; medication dispensing: Omnicell; monitors: Philips Unit equipment includes bladder scanner, EKG machine, transport monitor, and Patient Safety Net 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (1900–0700), 36 hours per week Every-other-weekend rotation required No on-call or call-back requirements Floating required within Region 1, which includes Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, and Central Division facilities (CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH – pediatrics only) Requirements Active NC or compact RN license required Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required Minimum 18 months of Med/Surg Tele RN experience required, with most recent experience within the past year Proficiency in PIV starts, NG tube placement and management, Pleurx drains, surgical drain management, and chest tube management Epic EMR experience required Must provide last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth for consideration Minimum of 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN Candidate's permanent address must be located more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not accepted Additional Information ONS certification is preferred but not required; only experienced oncology RNs will be permitted to access ports CNAs support the nursing team with ADLs, bathing, foley care, mobility, repositioning, phlebotomy, 12-lead EKGs, and glucometer checks Phlebotomy is a shared responsibility among RNs, CNAs, and the IV team; an IV/VAT Team is available A charge nurse is typically present but may carry a patient assignment; a resource nurse is available when staffing allows Respiratory therapy and hospitalist coverage are available 24/7, though neither is dedicated exclusively to this unit Orientation includes facility-level NEO and 2 days of departmental orientation Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays Schedule is posted on a 6-week cycle Required scrub color is navy; parking is free Unit culture is described as professional and team-oriented First-time travelers will not be considered for this position Candidates who have held a permanent position at any AHSE facility must be separated for at least 1 year before being eligible