TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Telemetry RN in Bangor, Maine, 04401 About The Position Job Title: Registered Nurse - Telemetry Job Specialty: Surgical Job Duration: 26 Weeks Shift: 7A-7P, 12-Hour Day Guaranteed Hours: 48 Hours Per Week Experience: Minimum 2 years of Med/Tele experience required License: Valid RN License Certifications: - RN: BLS, ability to read and interpret cardiac rhythm strips - CNA: BLS Must-Have: - General post-surgical experience - Telemetry experience with cardiac rhythm interpretation - Experience with vascular surgical patients and ortho post-op (preferred) Job Description: - Provide nursing care to a variety of surgical patients, including bariatric, vascular, urology, general/GI, ortho, ENT, plastics, and neurosurgery - Monitor patients using remote telemetry monitoring capabilities - Perform peripheral IV starts, tube feedings, TPN, trach care, chest tubes, continuous bladder irrigation, drain management and removal, dressing changes, and wound vacs - Discontinue non-tunneled catheters and wean patients off the epidural pump per order set - Administer heparin drips and insulin drips; no cardiac drips or cardiac push meds - Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including CNAs, charge nurses, resource nurses, therapists, and PAs - Utilize technology such as Cerner EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Pyxis medication dispensing - Maintain flexibility with weekend rotations and scheduling adjustments - Adhere to professional appearance standards and hospital policies 26176319EXPTEMP Job Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS - AHA BLS - AHA Core Competency Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Adapting to new facilities and teams challenges your problem-solving skills. You learn to navigate different protocols and procedures, honing your ability to think critically and adapt to varying healthcare contexts. Advocating for patients becomes more nuanced when dealing with diverse populations. Travel nursing exposes you to different patient advocacy scenarios, refining your advocacy skills. In times of public health crises, travel nurses often play essential roles in vaccination campaigns, disease control efforts, and other initiatives that contribute to the well-being of communities. Interacting with patients from diverse backgrounds enhances your cultural sensitivity. This is crucial in providing patient-centered care and fostering positive patient experiences. Travel nurses may benefit from tax advantages such as housing stipends and per diems, helping them maximize their income and financial stability.