Travel Nurse RN - Med / Surg / Telemetry - $2,182 per week in Devils Lake, ND

Job Title : Registered Nurse Profession : RN Specialty : Med / Surg, Telemetry, Pediatrics Duration : 13 weeks Shift : 12H Days Hours per Shift : 36 hours per week Experience : 1 year(s) License : Required Certifications : BLS, ACLS, PALS Must-Have : - MedSurg, Tele, Pediatrics experience - Wide skill set required due to a variety of patient age and diagnoses - Ability to read and interpret telemetry Description : This position is for a Registered Nurse specializing in Med / Surg, Telemetry, and Pediatrics. The unit handles a wide range of patient populations from pediatrics to geriatrics. Patients present with various conditions including respiratory diseases, infectious diseases, and chronic illnesses. Common admissions may include cases related to ETOH intoxication, liver disease, and acute kidney injury. Nurse-to-patient ratios are 1 : 4-5 during the day and 1 : 5-6 at night. If a patient is critical, the nurse will care for only 1-2 patients. RNs will be required to titrate drips, including insulin, Lasix, and heparin. There is no charge nurse on each shift, but a nursing coordinator is available for assistance. The unit is supported by nursing assistants, with a ratio of 1 : 12. Nurses will work in collaboration with respiratory therapists and must utilize various respiratory equipment. There are no monitor technicians on the unit; RNs must be competent in telemetry. Scheduling requires weekend work of 2 out of every 6 weekends and holiday availability as needed. Floating to other departments may occur but will not extend beyond the scope of practice. Scrub colors are flexible. RTO should be provided upfront; no additional RTO will be approved after submission. The hospital may cancel a limited number of shifts during the assignment. The charting system used is Meditech.