MED/SURG - BACKFILL

Title: Travel RN Medical Surgical Unit (Telemetry)
Location: Portland, ME
Contract Length: 12 weeks
Shift: 7:00 PM 7:00 AM (36 hours/week)
Weekend Requirement: Every other or every third weekend, as needed
Call Requirement: None
Float Requirement: Yes Float to med/surg patients on other units

• Unit Name: Medical Surgical Unit

• Number of Beds: 25

• Patient Ratio (Nights): 5 6:1

• Common Equipment: Telemetry monitoring

• EMR: EPIC (proficiency required)

• Medical: COPD, CHF, pancreatitis, cellulitis, sepsis, influenza, COVID-19, diabetes-related infections

• Surgical: SBO, appendectomy, cholecystectomy, exploratory laparotomy, bowel reversal

• Oncology: Immunocompromised patients, dehydration, infections

• Orthopedic: Joint replacements (knees, hips, shoulders)

• Pediatrics: Appendicitis, abdominal pain

• Experience:

  • Minimum 3 years of Medical/Surgical experience preferred

  • Strong telemetry background

• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)

  • Telemetry certification

• Must-Have Skills:

  • Proficient in telemetry monitoring and general med/surg care

• Preferred Skills:

  • Strong adaptability and prior travel nurse experience

• Preboarding Modules via HealthTrust:

  • Blood, restraints, seclusion, Code Pink, Code Silver, fall prevention

• Day 1 Education Includes:

  • EPIC training, incident reporting (RL), safe patient handling, 1:1 orientation with unit leadership

• Scrubs: Blue/White

• Undershirts: Any color acceptable

• Appearance: Must maintain a professional appearance

• Unacceptable Attire: Not specified, but must meet hospital professional standards