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Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Salisbury, North Carolina
Novant Health Rowan Medical Center

$1,615-2,217/week

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Certification details

Minimum Years of Experience: 2 Years
Traveler Experience: Yes, accepting first-time travelers
Locals Accepted / Rate Difference: Yes
Skills Required: IV Start, Telemetry, care for cardiac patients
Certifications: ACLS, BCLS, NIH Stroke Certification

Job details

This position is for a Registered Nurse at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center.
Job requires servicing primary cardiac and stroke unit with responsibilities including the care for pacemaker implantation, defibrillators, and cardiac catheterization patients.
Nurses on the unit run multiple drips such as Cardiazem, Dopamine, Amiodarone, etc.

Job requirements

Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar high acuity unit.
Willingness to accept first-time travelers.
Skills required include IV Start and Telemetry, managing pre and post procedure patients, handling cardiac patients and drips, and PCI.

Schedule information

36 Hours per week. Weekend scheduling required with shifts on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Shift Time: 12 HR NIGHTS; from 18:45 to 07:15.
Candidates must be willing to fulfill call requirements based on patient census.
Self Scheduling with oversight from leadership.

Unit specific information

The unit has a high turnover rate, with 78 to 90 patients a week, and nurses may have a 6 patient assignment.
Nurses may be required to turnover their complete assignment and start over.
A team lead is present to assist with admissions and discharges.
Unit currently houses COVID positive patients with the use of opti-flow and BIPAP.

Additional Details

RTO after booking is NOT allowed and could result in cancelation and DNR status.
BLACK OUT RTO dates are specified for the holiday season.
No block scheduling available.
Applicants must pass EKG Testing prior to start.
Interviews are conducted via ZOOM.

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Not-For-Profit Hospital
Short Term Acute Care
181 beds
Epic Systems Corporation

ADDRESS612 Mocksville AveSalisbury, NC 28144

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About Salisbury, NC

As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Salisbury, NC here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs around 89°F and lows around 68°F.
Winter highs around 51°F and lows around 30°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially through online platforms.

Transportation

Car friendliness is high, with easy access to parking.
Public transportation options are limited.

Demographics

Diverse community with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to pollen.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, local art galleries and music venues, opportunities for outdoor activities including hiking and water sports.

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