What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Surgical Nurse position at Accede Solutions Inc (accedesolution.com)?
Registered Nurse – Med/Surg Tele (MS/Tele)
Contract Length: 13 Weeks
Shift: Nights, 3x12 (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Job Summary
We are seeking experienced and dedicated Registered Nurses for a Med/Surg Telemetry unit. This role provides comprehensive care to adult and geriatric patients with a wide range of medical and surgical conditions. Candidates should be confident working in a fast-paced environment with strong clinical decision-making skills.
Requirements
- Minimum Experience: 1 year of recent MS/Tele experience
- Charting: EPIC (Required)
- Certifications Required:
- BLS
- ACLS
- NIHSS
- Telemetry competency
- Travel Experience: Not required — first-time travelers accepted
- License: Active Compact or State RN License (must be in hand at time of submission)
- RTO: Limited — up to 4 days every 6 weeks (must be submitted at time of application)
- References: 2 required
- Background/Compliance: All screenings reviewed by facility; must meet compliance standards
- Other Requirements:
- Natural nail policy
- Ability to float within scope
- BSN preferred
Unit Information
- Unit Type: Med/Surg Telemetry
- Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
- Patient Diagnoses:
- Medical: COPD, CHF, Diabetes, PNA, NSTEMI, CVA/TIA, Afib, COVID, Sepsis, UTI, Respiratory Failure, Dementia, Failure to Thrive
- Surgical: Total joints, amputations, GI surgeries (cholecystectomy, appendectomy, colectomy), wound care
- Census: 15–18 patients
- Beds: 24
- Procedures:
- Chest tube insertions
- Thoracentesis
- Paracentesis
- Equipment/Skills:
- Chest tubes (Emerson/PleurEvac)
- BiPAP/CPAP
- Peripheral IV insertion & maintenance
- Isolation precautions
Schedule & Orientation
- Scheduling: Self-scheduling
- Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend
- Orientation: 24 hours on-site
- Modules: Required, completed during orientation week
Support Services
- Physical Therapy
- Respiratory Therapy
- Radiology
- Pharmacy
- Interpretation Services
- Social Services
- Unit Secretary
Additional Notes
- Manager will conduct interviews prior to selection
- No guaranteed time off during the first week of the assignment
- Staff must be gone for one year before returning as a traveler
Salary : $55 - $59