RN - Tele

Cynet HealthStaff; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff is seeking an RN for Telemetry (Tele) to cover a 14-week assignment on the night shift. The role requires a minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, a compact or state nursing license, and BLS certification.

Wound vacs and orthopedic care experience are essential, with high attention to detail needed in a busy unit. The position involves caring for post-operative patients, monitoring cardiac status, and potentially floating to other units as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience
• BLS certification
• Compact or state nursing license
• Experience with wound vacs and orthopedic equipment
• Must be able to pass EKG on onboarding

Responsibilities

• Provide post-operative nursing care for orthopedic and general surgery patients.
• Monitor cardiac status and oxygen therapy; complete charting with accuracy.
• Handle on-coming admissions and discharges with attention to detail.
• May float to other units and comply with travel requirements and onboarding exams.

Skills

Wound vacs

Orthopedic care

Attention to detail

Job description

RN - Tele

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Telemetry

Duration: 14 weeks

Shift: Night

Hours per Shift: 12 hours

Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience required

License: Compact or state license required

Certifications: BLS

Must-Have:

• Strong experience with wound vacs
• Solid orthopedic experience
• High attention to detail

Description:This position requires a minimum of 2 years of experience.First-time travelers will be considered only if they have extensive experience caring for post-operative surgical patients, particularly those with orthopedic and gastrointestinal surgeries.The unit is a busy, fast-paced environment, typically receiving 10 to 20 post-operative patients each day.It primarily serves patients undergoing orthopedic, spine, general surgery, and bariatric procedures, with some overflow from medical areas when beds are available.The role includes cardiac and oxygen monitoring capabilities.Nursing requirements include both medical and surgical skillsets, and BLS certification.ACLS certification is not required.Candidates must pass an EKG exam during onboarding.Travelers may need to float to other units as needed and cannot have worked within a certain radius.Working on holidays during the winter season is expected.Experience with wound vacs and orthopedic equipment is required.Candidates must be comfortable with the high turnover rate, managing multiple admissions and discharges per shift.Compliance requirements include BLS, EKG onboarding exam, and other competency exams.Candidates are expected to have strong charting experience.Attention to detail is critical in this role.