RN - MS

Cynet Health; Decatur (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking an RN – Medical-Surgical for a 13-week, night-shift assignment in Decatur, TX. The unit handles telemetry patients with a 5:1/6:1 patient ratio and 36 hours per shift, demanding strong time management.

Candidates require RN licensure and at least 1 year in Med-Surg telemetry; ACLS, BLS, NIHSS are preferred. The role includes floating to related units as needed and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Med-Surg telemetry.
• ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care on a 60-bed Med-Surg unit with telemetry.
• Collaborate with RNs, LVNs, and PCTs to deliver safe care.
• Follow unit policies; participate in charting and routines.

Skills

Telemetry

Medical-Surgical

Time management

Job description

RN - MS

Profession: RN

Specialty: Medical-Surgical

Duration: 13 Weeks

Shift: 19:00 - 07:00

Hours per Shift: 36

Experience: Minimum of 1 year

License: Registered Nurse License

Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS

Must-Have:

Telemetry experienceMedical-Surgical experience

Description:General information about the unit:The unit has 60 beds and employs 50 staff members.Day shift includes 1 Charge Nurse per floor, RNs, LVNs, PCTs, and a unit secretary when scheduling allows.Night shift includes 1 Charge Nurse per floor, RNs, LVNs, and PCTs.Patient ratios are 5:1 on the Medical-Surgical specialty floor and 6:1 on another floor.The unit is equipped with remote telemetry, capnography, Alaris IV pumps, glucometers, and dynamaps.The electronic medical record system used is Alterra.The typical hiring profile emphasizes strong skills in telemetry and medical-surgical nursing.Candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role.Preferred skills include cardiac recognition and IV starts.Time management is essential for this position.Typical procedures performed on the unit include abdominal surgeries such as cholecystectomy, appendectomy, and colectomy.Diagnostic procedures include paracentesis, thoracentesis, and heart catheterizations.Other procedures include gastric sleeves and total hip, knee, and shoulder replacements.Ortho trauma repairs (fractures) are also performed on the unit.The ideal candidate will be team-oriented, positive, and flexible.Floating may be required to other areas as needed including inpatient rehabilitation, emergency department, and progressive care unit.Assignments will not exceed the nurse's skill level or scope of practice.Weekend shifts are required, but there is no on-call duty.Attendance policy will be enforced regarding shifts.Dress code includes black scrubs, transitioning to Medical City Blue scrubs.Unit policies and guidelines are in place for staff adherence.