RN – Telemetry

Specialty: Telemetry
Facility: CSH Mountain Region – KS Float
State License: KS
Certs/Licenses:
Years of Experience: 2 year(s)
Shift: 12H Nights Nights, 6-9 weekend shifts in a 6 week schedule, Must float within Zone 4: Bob Wilson, SC
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
Description: Specialty: TelemetryFacility: CSH Mountain Region – KS FloatState License: KSCerts/Licenses: Years of Experience: 2 year(s)Shift: 12H Nights Nights, 6-9 weekend shifts in a 6 week schedule, Must float within Zone 4: Bob Wilson, SCG, SCDGuaranteed Hours: 36 hours per weekDescription: Unit Notes:Hiring Process: Candidate InterviewInterview with MedSol Clinical Team- No Unit Manager involvementRadius:60 MILES, DL must be submittedFloating roles: Travelers are expected to float throughout the zone they are hired into. Each zone covers a 60 mile radius from the zone’s city center which is where the 60 mile verbiage comes into play. The traveler is responsible for obtaining housing that makes this feasible as the requirement to float throughout the full 60 mile zone applies regardless of where the traveler obtains housing. Week of orientation: Please ensure clinicians are in state for week of orientation even if first day modules are completed remotelyUnit/Department MS-Tele FloatWhat units are included in the float poolMutliple units ranging for General MS-Tele into various specialities from Cardiac, Neuro, Oncology, Rehab, Renal, Bariatrics, Ortho, Trauma, & ED ObsNurse:Patient Ratios1:5-6 based on acuityRequired Certifications (i.e., BLS, ACLS?)BLS, ACLS, NIHSSCommon diagnoses/Types of patients”Population: Adults- GeriatricsCardiac, Neuro, Ortho, Oncology, Renal, Urology-post surgicals, General Surgery-post appy, Gynecology, Psych/Detox, ENT, General Medicine, stable long term placement patients, and more”Experience or ‘Must have’ skills”Must have 2 years of MS-Tele experience in the last 3 yearsPrefer prior neuro experiencePrefer Alaris and EPIC experience”Are RNs required to titrate drips?HeparinCommon titratable &/or set rate dripsCharge Nurse/House Supervisor? Does the charge nurse take an assignment?Designated Charge on each unit; doesn’t take a patient assignment unless necessary; more common for night shift charge to end up with a small pt assignmentAre there nurse aids on this unit/RatiosYesRT Equipment (vents, Cpap, BiPap, etc)YesIs there tele on this unit? Monitor Techs? RNs read strips?Shifts & Scheduling (Do you allow self-scheduling? Block scheduling?)”7-7, Schedule is made out by leadership for 6 wks at a time, travelers are expected to be flexible and help to fill gaps in permanent scheduling. All time off requests need to be submitted prior to starting assignment”Weekend Requirements6-9 weekend shifts in a 6 week scheduleHoliday Requirements May be asked to go into the Holiday RotationIs there a call or standby requirement?Rare, for low census How are units assigned? i.e. via text message, daily sheet assignments, set schedule?”May be asked to float into any other acuity level; ICU (take low acuity holds within skillset), PCU/Stepdown, & MS-Tele”ALL TRAVELERS CAN FLOAT WITHIN Zone 4 (Based in Garden City, KS):Bob Wilson Memorial Hospital415 N Main St Ulysses, KSSt. Catherine- Dodge City3001 Avenue A Dodge City, KSSt. Catherine- Garden City401 E Spruce St Garden City, KSYou will receive a float assignment to clarify where you are working for each schedule (varies by schedule). Your first float assignment will be communicated on or before your Monday start date.Distance from Garden City, KS:Bob Wilson Memorial is 54 miles, St Catherin Garden City miles, St Catherine Dodge City 54 miles. Cancellation Policy:Hospital can cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment, 3 shifts for assignments that are less than 13 weeks Charting System:Epic Systems Corporation – EpicCare Inpatient – EMR BSN Required:False License to Submit:Yes Trauma Level: Care Setting:Acute Division:Nursing Shift Notes:Nights, 6-9 weekend shifts in a 6 week schedule, Must float within Zone 4: Bob Wilson, SCG, SCD Required Certifications:ACLS (AHA), BLS (AHA), NIHSS