RN - MED/SURG TELEMETRY

Job Title: RN - MED/SURG TELEMETRY
Job Location: Portland, ME
Job Duration: 5-6 Months (possibility of extension)
Shift: 7:00pm - 7:30am
Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
Weekend Hours: 36

Years of Experience: 1-2 minimum
Float Requirements:

• Med/surg RNs may float to another med/surg unit with similar level of care.
• Floating is based on unit need and skill as well as the needs of nursing units.

Required Certifications:

• BLS

Education Modules:

• MMC mandatory onboarding education.

Unit Information:
Number of Beds: 43
Patient Ratios: Day Shift Med/Surg 1:4-5, Night Shift Med/Surg 1:5-6, Day and Night IMC 3:1
Equipment: Ventilators, BiPAP, CPAP, CPAP, Nasal Cannula, Non-Rebreather, Epidural pumps, IV pumps, specialty beds, PCA pumps, VAC dressings, Trach care/maintenance
EMR: Epic

Must Have Skills/Experience:

• IMC RNs must have Vent experience.
• All RNs must have experience with tracheostomies and interpreting telemetry strips.

Type of Patients on Unit:

• Respiratory, Medical Telemetry, some surgical, sepsis, DKA, Altered Mental Status, Failure to Thrive, Respiratory Failure, and most any acute on chronic medical condition.

Personality Fit:

• Teamwork.
• Flexibility.
• Good communication.
• Patient-centered care.

Dress Code:
Any unacceptable attire:

• Unprofessional clothing, shirts with logos other than hospital-related.