Telemetry Nurse (RN) - DAYS (Travel Contract)

Location: Louisville, KY

Schedule: 36 hrs | 12-hr shifts | DAYS

Contract Duration: 13 weeks

Weekly Compensation (after taxes): $2,000 - $2,200 USD

Ratio:  5-6:1

About the Opportunity

Urology / Colorectal

This Telemetry (Tele) Registered Nurse (RN) will focus on safe effective patient care, customer satisfaction and quality outcomes. The RN is responsible for assisting in maintaining a financially stable unit, promoting his/her own development with an emphasis on evidence based practice and education supported by a Practice Governance framework. The RN supervises licensed and non-licensed staff members. Applying the caring processes of the Kristin M. Swanson Model of Care, the RN has the responsibility to assess, develop, implement and evaluate the plan of care. The RN focuses on patient and family comforts, education and satisfaction. The RN applies his/her educational and professional experiences in the delivery of quality care and mentoring/precepting staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialists as required and adjusts nursing care processes to ensure optimal patient care as indicated
• Reads tele, titrates.  Dx:  bladder / colon sections, TURP's, amputations.  Meds:  IV abx, pain meds, HTN meds, anticoags.  Equipment:  IV pumps, walkers, gait belts.  
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Maintains patient confidentiality. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and families. Functions as patient advocate

Required Qualifications

• Associates degree in nursing required, Bachelors degree in nursing preferred.
• RN License, CPR, BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, EKG
• 2 years RN inpatient experience, 5 years preferred
  
• EPIC
• Previous travel experience

Benefits

• Local, Travel, and PRN Opportunities
• Weekly Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) + Match
• Assistance with credentialing and licensing
• Customized Travel Packages tailored to you
  • Travel Reimbursement, Housing Allowance, Meals & Incidentals, Referral Bonuses, Completion Bonuses, etc.