Medical-Surgical Telemetry Nurse

Job Description

We are currently seeking experienced Medical-Surgical Telemetry Nurses for various locations within a designated region. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality patient care and support to adult and geriatric patients across multiple specialties.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care based on the assessment and plan for adult and geriatric patients with diverse medical needs.
• Float among various units including General MS-Tele and specialties such as Cardiac, Neuro, Oncology, Rehab, Renal, Bariatrics, Ortho, Trauma, and more.
• Monitor patients’ vital signs and health status while responding effectively to changes in condition.
• Administer medications and treatments as per provider orders.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to plan and implement patient care.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation utilizing the electronic health record system.
• Adhere to all facility policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Must possess 2 years of Medical-Surgical Telemetry experience within the last 3 years.
• Preferred experience in neuro nursing.
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS required.
• Familiarity with Alaris and EPIC systems is preferred.
• Strong critical thinking and communication skills.

Patient Care Environment

The positions are located in a care setting with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5-6 depending on patient acuity. Nurses may encounter a variety of patient diagnoses, including but not limited to:

• Cardiac
• Neuro
• Ortho
• Oncology
• Renal
• Psych/Detox
• General Medicine

Scheduling

Shifts are primarily nights, with a commitment to work 6-9 weekend shifts within a 6-week schedule. Nurses are expected to be flexible and assist in meeting the scheduling needs of the department.

Floating Requirements

All nurses will be required to float between facilities within the designated 60-mile radius, which includes the following key locations:

• Ulysses, KS
• Dodge City, KS
• Garden City, KS

Additional Information

Candidates must be available for a week of orientation and are expected to adhere to attendance policies throughout the contract period. It is essential to submit any time-off requests in advance of the assignment commencement date.