RN - MedSurg/Tele

SoftPath Medical; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

SoftPath Medical is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for Medical-Surgical/Telemetry with the opportunity to join a Level 1 Trauma Center hospital in Georgia. Minimum 2 years in med-surg/telemetry is required; BLS and BCR certifications are essential, with ACLS preferred.

The role involves telemetry monitoring, post-op care, discharge planning, and strong teamwork across units. Travel-friendly with a fast-paced, patient-centered environment.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required
• BCR certification required; travelers must pass an EKG competency
• ACLS certification preferred
• National Med-Surg or Nephrology nursing certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years in Medical-Surgical/Telemetry nursing

Responsibilities

• Care of tracheostomies, chest tubes, IVs, and drips under protocols
• Telemetry monitoring with rapid response to arrhythmias
• Discharge planning and patient education, especially renal/fluid management
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams across units
• Post-operative monitoring and wound care as needed

Skills

BLS certification

BCR certification

EKG competency

ACLS preferred

MS/Nephrology certification preferred

Tools

EPIC EHR

Alaris IV pumps

Pyxis medication system

Phillips monitors

Glucommander

PCA pain management devices

Telemetry equipment

Job description

Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical/Telemetry

Facility Overview

• 637 licensed beds
• Level 1 Trauma Center
• Teaching Hospital
• Chest Pain Center
• Stroke Center

Unit Details

• Number of beds: 35
• Typical census: 35
• Minimum experience: 2 years in Medical-Surgical/Telemetry nursing
• First-time travel nurses are welcome

Patient Population and Common Diagnoses

• Orthopedic and trauma cases including fractures (femur, tibia-fibula, humerus, spine, ribs, etc.), head trauma with hemorrhage, osteomyelitis
• Patients with acute and chronic illnesses
• Post-operative surgical patients
• Common co-morbidities in the med-surg population: diabetes, hypertension, infections, congestive heart failure, electrolyte imbalances

Staffing Ratios

• Registered Nurse: 1:4-6
• Licensed Practical Nurse: 1:4-6
• Certified Nursing Assistants: 2-3 per shift

Licensure and Certifications

• BLS certification required
• Basic Cardiac Rhythm (BCR) certification required; travelers must pass an EKG competency exam for compliance
• ACLS certification preferred
• National certification in Medical-Surgical or Nephrology nursing preferred

Required Clinical Skills

• Care of tracheostomies, chest tube management, peripheral IV insertion, use of Glucommander, management of insulin and heparin drips, titration of drips affecting heart rate (not blood pressure)
• Strong clinical assessment and med-surg nursing skills appropriate for a Level 1 Trauma Center
• IV insertion and maintenance, central line care
• Wound care and post-operative patient monitoring
• Cardiac monitoring and telemetry interpretation
• Coordination of care with interdisciplinary teams
• Discharge planning and patient education, particularly related to renal and fluid management

Departmental Support

• CNA responsibilities include vital signs, glucose monitoring, bathing, feeding, ambulation, patient turning, hourly rounding, and patient transport (transport team available); also responsible for obtaining blood from the blood bank
• Unit secretary available from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.; house-wide call secretary from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.
• Charge nurse may have patient assignments
• Phlebotomy primarily performed by laboratory staff; nurses draw blood from central venous lines
• No dedicated IV/VAT team, but a PICC team is available
• Resource nurses include discharge nurses and a float team covering all units
• Respiratory therapy available 24/7
• Hospitalists available 24/7
• Intensivists available 24/7
• Central Telemetry Unit provides telemetry monitoring and technical support

Technology and Equipment

• Electronic Medical Record system: EPIC
• IV pumps: Alaris
• Medication dispensing system: Pyxis
• Monitors: Phillips
• Unit-specific equipment includes VS3 vital sign monitors, Nova Glucose Stat Strips, cardiac telemetry monitors
• Portable vital signs monitors (Dynamapp)
• Bladder scanners, IV pumps, portable oxygen systems
• External fixators, chest tubes, Jackson-Pratt drains, Hemovac drains
• Glucommander system
• PCA pain management devices
• Suction machines
• Use of admission and discharge protocols to facilitate rapid patient turnover

Floating Policy

• Floating occurs across all adult medical-surgical and telemetry units within the facility.

Orientation Process

• One-day orientation including educational modules
• Two days of departmental orientation

Scheduling Details

• Weekend rotation: 5-6 weekend shifts every 12 shifts on a 6-week schedule
• No on-call responsibilities
• Holiday work expectation: one shift during major holidays (Thanksgiving or the day after, December 24 or 25, December 31 or January 1)
• Return-to-office requests require manager approval
• Shift length: 12-hour shifts, either 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. or 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
• Schedule cycles every 6 weeks

Additional Information

• Scrub colors: Registered Nurses wear navy; Licensed Practical Nurses wear ceil blue
• Parking: free parking available around campus; paid parking available in parking decks
• Unit culture: fast-paced environment with a strong team-oriented approach