Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $2,056 per week

Wellspring Nurse Source; Paris (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Travel Nurse RN specializing in Med Surg/Telemetry. In this vital role, you will provide exceptional patient care for adults with acute medical conditions, ensuring their safety and well-being through careful monitoring and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. As a key member of the healthcare team, you will utilize your skills in telemetry monitoring, medication administration, and patient education to deliver high-quality care in a fast-paced environment. This opportunity not only allows you to make a significant impact on patients' lives but also provides a supportive travel nursing experience with a focus on clinician success and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Active RN license required in the practicing state.
• BLS and ACLS certifications are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients’ vital signs and cardiac telemetry readings.
• Administer medications and document nursing actions.

Skills

Patient Care

Telemetry Monitoring

Medication Administration

Vital Signs Monitoring

Patient Advocacy

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

Telemetry Equipment

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $2,056 per week

Wellspring Nurse Source is looking for a Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry in Paris, TN.
This local job opportunity is live since 2025-01-22.

Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 02/10/2025
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
A Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse (MS Tele RN) provides patient care for adults with acute medical conditions, post-surgical needs, and those requiring telemetry monitoring. The MS Tele RN monitors patients’ cardiac rhythms, administers medications, and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:
The MS Tele RN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care for patients with acute or chronic conditions. Responsibilities include:

1. Monitoring patients’ vital signs and cardiac telemetry readings for abnormalities or arrhythmias.
2. Administering medications, treatments, and interventions as prescribed by the physician.
3. Using telemetry equipment to continuously monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms.
4. Identifying and responding to changes in patients’ cardiac rhythms or vital signs, reporting significant findings to the physician or rapid response team promptly.
5. Maintaining accurate and detailed patient records, including assessments, interventions, and outcomes.
6. Documenting telemetry monitoring findings and nursing actions in accordance with hospital policies.
7. Coordinating patient care with physicians, case managers, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
8. Educating patients and their families about medical conditions, treatments, and post-discharge care.
9. Recognizing and responding to signs of patient deterioration or emergency situations such as cardiac arrest.
10. Participating in rapid response or code blue events, and performing life-saving interventions when necessary.
11. Ensuring patient safety by adhering to infection control protocols and medication administration guidelines.
12. Advocating for patients’ needs and ensuring their rights are respected.

Qualifications:
The MS Tele RN must have an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the practicing state and an Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications are required, and Telemetry Nurse Certification is preferred. Previous experience in medical-surgical or telemetry nursing is ideal, although new graduates with strong clinical skills and telemetry training may be considered.

About Wellspring Nurse Source:
Wellspring is nurse-owned and operated, dedicated to supporting our clinicians on every step of their travel adventure. We assist with everything from onboarding and payroll to on-the-job clinical support with a dedicated Clinician Success Team. Join us and experience the Wellspring difference.