Registered Nurse (RN) – Surgical Telemetry

Unit Information

Location: Lewisville, TX

Unit Type: Surgical Telemetry

• Number of Beds: 19
• Staff Composition:
  • Day Shift: 1 Charge, 3-4 Nurses (RN/LVN mix), 1-2 PCTs
  • Night Shift: 1 Charge, 3-4 Nurses (RN/LVN mix), 1-2 PCTs
• Patient Ratios: 1:6
• Equipment Used: Baxter IV pumps, Welch Allyn VS machines
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) System: Meditech

Role Responsibilities

• Ambulation of patients
• Wound care as needed

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Minimum of 2 years of Medical-Surgical experience

Preferred Skills:

• Charge nurse experience
• Preceptorship experience

Personality Traits

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A positive attitude
• A strong sense of teamwork

Additional Information

Our department prides itself on a supportive culture where staff work collaboratively, particularly during busy shifts. We have an admissions and discharge team that assists with the process for Medical-Surgical patients, ensuring streamlined care.

Dress Code

Scrub Color/Attire: Royal Blue

Floating Areas

• Ortho Trauma (sister department)
• Inpatient Rehabilitation