RN - MedSurg/Tele

SoftPath Medical; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SoftPath Medical seeks an experienced Med/Tele RN for travel assignments in North Carolina. The nurse will cover shifts and support patient care across multiple facilities within the region.

Shifts include 07:00-19:00 and 19:00-07:00 with 6-week rotations; weekend coverage and holiday rotations may apply. EPIC EMR is used for documentation; travel within the region is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 months Med/Tele RN experience.
• First-time travelers accepted.
• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Provide Med/Tele RN care for adult to geriatric patients.
• Monitor patient status and respond to changes in condition.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to implement care plans.

Skills

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

IV start skills

Care of tubes and drains

Administer blood products

Wound care and dressing changes

Non-titrating cardiac drips

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Facility Information

Licensed for 457 beds

Level 3 Trauma Center

Stroke Center of Excellence

Bariatric Center of Excellence

Chest Pain Center

Radius Rule: Traveler's permanent address must be at least 50 miles outside the home unit

Department Information

Average census: 51 patients daily

Minimum experience required: 18 months of Med/Tele RN experience

First-time travelers: Accepted

Patient Types and Common Diagnoses

Chronic diseases, CHF specialty area, mental health, addiction services for patients requiring 6 weeks of IV antibiotics, COPD, diabetes mellitus, wounds, geriatric care

Licenses and Certifications Required

BLS, ACLS, NIHSS

Patient Ratios

RN to patient ratio: 1:4-6 depending on acuity; surge times may increase ratio to 1:7-8

Required Skills

General Med/Tele skillset including:

• Cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Experience with non-titrating cardiac drips (Cardizem, Amiodarone)
• Care of patients with tubes and drains
• IV start skills
• Administration of blood products
• Wound care and dressing changes

Department Support

Nurse Manager, Administrative Clinical Supervisor, Clinical Supervisor, Staff RNs, CNAs, Clinical Mentor, Rapid Response RN, House Supervisor

Technology and Equipment

EMR System: EPIC

Department-specific equipment includes:

• Scales
• GBS machine
• Transfer devices
• Vein finder
• EKG
• Crash cart
• Language interpreter services
• Telemedicine cart for online patient assessments
• Doppler

Floating Requirements

Floating within the region and scope of practice is required.

Floating to all facilities within the region as needed is mandatory; candidates not agreeable should decline.

Region 1 includes: Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, Central Division (including main and pediatric facilities). Floating may occur to any facility within this region.

If floating mid-shift, travel time between facilities will be compensated and remain on the clock.

Orientation

New Employee Orientation (NEO)

2 days of departmental orientation

Scheduling

Weekend rotation: every other weekend

No on-call required

Holiday coverage: Travelers expected to work 75% of holidays

Request Time Off (RTO): Up to 6 days off can be approved excluding holidays; additional time off requires extending the contract to meet hours

Shift times: 07:00-19:00 and 19:00-07:00

Schedule cycle: 6-week rotations

Additional Information

Scrub color: Navy blue

Parking: Free

Department culture emphasizes teamwork and accountability

Shift Requirements

18 months of Med/Tele RN experience

Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS