Telemetry Travel Nursing Jobs in Raleigh, NC for RNs

Heart of Northern Carolina 137 bed acute care hospital Joint Commission Accredited Primary Stroke Center Services include cardiology, ortho, ophthalmology, general surgery, OBGYN, ED, gastro, hospitalist services, nephrology, hematology, urology, podiatry, pulmonary medicine, and wound care Level 2 Nursery

Heart of Northern Carolina 137 bed acute care hospital Joint Commission Accredited Primary Stroke Center Services include cardiology, ortho, ophthalmology, general surgery, OBGYN, ED, gastro, hospitalist services, nephrology, hematology, urology, podiatry, pulmonary medicine, and wound care Level 2 Nursery

Heart of Northern Carolina 137 bed acute care hospital Joint Commission Accredited Primary Stroke Center Services include cardiology, ortho, ophthalmology, general surgery, OBGYN, ED, gastro, hospitalist services, nephrology, hematology, urology, podiatry, pulmonary medicine, and wound care Level 2 Nursery

Heart of Northern Carolina 137 bed acute care hospital Joint Commission Accredited Primary Stroke Center Services include cardiology, ortho, ophthalmology, general surgery, OBGYN, ED, gastro, hospitalist services, nephrology, hematology, urology, podiatry, pulmonary medicine, and wound care Level 2 Nursery

Common Diagnosis: TIA, Syncope, Cellulitis, Sickle Cell Crisis, Chest pain, AKI, UTI, COPD exacerbation, blood sugar management etc Nurse Patient Ratio:4:1 Obs & 5:1 inpatients and 6:1

Top 10 Diagnosis/Procedures: Many patients on unit are awaiting placement and are medically stable. Obs/Inpatients to unit with dx of Neurodevelopmental disorders-Autism/ID-agitaiton; Scizophrenia and other psychotic disorders; bipolar related disorders; anxiety related disorders; depressive disorders; trauma and stressor related disorders; feeding/eating disorders; neurocognitive disorders with behavioral problems; delirium; patients who lack capacity and waiting placement; medication-induced movement disorders and other adverse effects of medications. These are medical patients that may have psychiatric needs. While the unit is not a true psych unit, we do cohort our patients who have psychiatric needs on this unit. Patients are frequently on suicide precautions, involuntary commit status, or may have behavioral issues. Common Equiment: B-Braun IV Pumps, AccuVein Nurse Patient Ratio: 1:6 18 beds

Top 10 Diagnosis/Procedures: Many patients on unit are awaiting placement and are medically stable. Obs/Inpatients to unit with dx of Neurodevelopmental disorders-Autism/ID-agitaiton; Scizophrenia and other psychotic disorders; bipolar related disorders; anxiety related disorders; depressive disorders; trauma and stressor related disorders; feeding/eating disorders; neurocognitive disorders with behavioral problems; delirium; patients who lack capacity and waiting placement; medication-induced movement disorders and other adverse effects of medications. These are medical patients that may have psychiatric needs. While the unit is not a true psych unit, we do cohort our patients who have psychiatric needs on this unit. Patients are frequently on suicide precautions, involuntary commit status, or may have behavioral issues. Common Equiment: B-Braun IV Pumps, AccuVein Nurse Patient Ratio: 1:6 18 beds

Ratio 1:5/6. Fundamentals or Certification of Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Preferred. Tele Required.

Common Diagnosis: TIA, Syncope, Cellulitis, Sickle Cell Crisis, Chest pain, AKI, UTI, COPD exacerbation, blood sugar management etc Nurse Patient Ratio:4:1 Obs & 5:1 inpatients and 6:1

Clinical Overview: 3S Unit Cape Fear-AFIB, Acute MI, DM, Sepsis, Encephalopathy, Hepatic issues COPD Sepsis, pneumonia, Bedside thoracentesis/central lines Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1:5, 1:6

Danville Regional Medical Center: 250 bed Academic Community Hospital Region’s only designated Chest Pain Center and Certified Advanced Primary Stroke Center Comprehensive surgical services, 24 hour ED services, home health & hospice agency, advanced wound healing center, cardiac rehabilitation center, 2 cath labs, one day surgery center, medical and radiation oncology Danville, VA: Small town charm with city offerings Situated by the banks of the Dan River with 680 acres of parks and trails

The Medical Oncology unit receives overflow of populations such as surgery and medical patients at times. Nursing staff analyze cardiac rhythms on their patients; we are not monitored by monitor techs. BLS is required upon hire; ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) is recommended to be obtained within one year. Skills that will be utilized are administering chemotherapy, continuous infusion medication management, pain management, wound vac dressing changes, wound drains, central lines, tracheotomy patients, chest tubes, IV start skills, peripheral lab draws, arterial blood draws, various intravenous drips i.e. cardiac, insulin, heparin, and cardiac monitoring. Work collaboratively with other disciplines such as Physical Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Recreational Therapy, Unit based Dietitian, Pharmacist, Case Management, and Social Work. Services also include patient education related to chemotherapy, radiation, associated procedures, disease processes, management, diagnostic procedures, and trach care.

General Information: Beds: 34 beds 17 beds on each side (south and north) 1-Year Minimum Experience Will accept a first-time traveler Permanent staff must wait 2 years before returning as a traveler Travelers cannot live within a 75-mile radius of the facility Patient Types: Diagnoses include but are not limited to: CHF, Diabetes, Dialysis, COPD, COVID, ETOH withdrawal, IVDA Telemetry – remote monitoring with tele tech 24/7 Will not have to read telemetry strips. Tele tech will notify RN of rhythm change. General Surgical Patients Patient Ratios: 1:5-6, can flex up to 7 in surge times (do not go above 1:7) — working on getting this down by hiring more staff Required Certifications: BLS CPI or MOAB – must have prior to start ACLS (preferred) Skills required: IV insertion, trach management, chest tube management, NG Tube placement and management, feeding tubes, foley placement and management, wound care, dressing changes, central line management Floating: All Medical-Surgical Units, Holding/Overflow Units Travelers float in rotation with perm staff Support on the Unit: CNA (ratio is 1:8-9, can be as high as 1:12) CNAs may be assigned as a sitter Hospitalist, 24/7 RT in-house 24/7 HUC who are also trained CNAs during the day Charge nurse takes patient load Phlebotomy does most peripheral draws, nurses will have to draw all central lines Charting System/Equipment: EPIC BD Alaris IV Pumps Omnicell (Medication Dispensing) Orientation: 1 day of hospital orientation (get badge, net learning, 4-hour epic (if needed)) 1 day of unit orientation with staff nurse Scheduling: Every other weekend expectation. Shift Times: Day: 0700-1930; Night: 1900-0730 RTO requests: Clinical to approve up to 7 days off. Need Unit Manager approval for greater than 7 days. Get manager approval for holiday time off: Travelers are not typically scheduled on holidays, but are often utilized the day before/after holiday No call required Overtime – must be approved by CNO Modified Self Scheduling – they can put in their preferred schedule but no guarantees it will be accommodated Other Notes: Scrub color: Ceil Blue, Royal Blue and/or White Attendance is extremely important on this unit. Look for someone who can commit to their schedule and be reliable to work their shifts Soft Skills: kindness/understanding toward ETOH and IVDA North side has ability to visually monitor (cameras) 6 specific rooms at nurse’s desk