Job description
Registered Nurse - Tele (Day/Night) - $2,322.00 WEEKLY
PSC Healthcare is currently seeking an RN to fill a travel RN role within Redding, California. This is a night shift position.
Position Responsibilities
Telemetry Nurses provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles. In addition to general nursing care, responsibilities of Telemetry Nurses include (but are not limited to):
- Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans
- Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications. Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse
- Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, and interprets and records electronic displays
- Identifies irregular telemetry readings and notifies appropriate medical team members
- Initiates corrective action whenever information from monitoring equipment shows adverse symptomatology
- Provides basic, bedside care
- Initiates patient education plan, as prescribed by physician.
- Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their illness/injury, by explaining: post-treatment home care needs, diet/nutrition/exercise programs, self-administration of medication and rehabilitation
- Records patients' medical information and vital signs
- Prepares equipment and aids physician during examination and treatment of patient
- Responds to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocol
- Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms
- Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting
Requirements:
- Valid Registered Nurse license in the state of California
- BLS certification & ACLS Certification
-Must live 50 miles away from hospital to qualify for Travel stipend
-Previous experience (1-2 years) of ICU experience.
Next Step:
This position if available to start immediately. Submit your application and a PSC Healthcare recruiter will be in touch regarding next steps. We look forward to welcoming you to the PSC Healthcare Team!
Salary: $2,322.00 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Physical setting:
Standard shift:
Supplemental pay types:
Supplemental schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Redding, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- RN (Preferred)
Work Location: In person