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Telemetry Medical Surgical Float (TELE MS FLOAT) in an unspecified location. This role involves providing care across various units including Med Surg, Behavioral Health, Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, and post-procedural areas, when needed. The position requires proficiency in reading EKG/ECG rhythms and administering and managing various drips such as heparin, insulin, and Lasix.
Job Details Certifications, Education Requirements, Degree Requirements, Location Requirements, and Years of
Active Iowa (IA) license or multistate license, BLS, ACLS, NIH Stroke Scale certification (preferred, can be obtained during onboarding), De-Escalation Certificate (preferred), minimum of 24 months of current experience in Progressive Care, Stepdown, Med Surg, Telemetry, or Med/Surg/Tele, and experience with specific drips.
Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 48 hours per week. Required
Must be able to comfortably and confidently read EKG/ECG rhythms, pass basic dysrhythmia assessment during onboarding, and complete de-escalation certification if not already obtained.
Experience, comfort, and proficiency with drips including heparin, insulin, Lasix, amiodarone, diltizem, and digoxin; NIH Stroke Scale certificate; De-Escalation Certificate; previous hospital/medical center experience. Additional Information: The floating nurse will be assigned to a variety of units based on census and staffing needs and must complete basic dysrhythmia assessment with a passing score of 80%. Orientation sessions are scheduled for 11/16, 11/30, and 12/14, with a sooner start preferred.
The role includes working 1-2 winter holidays unless the unit is closed. Benefits The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include: Private housing or generous housing allowance Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage Competitive salaries Referral bonuses Travel reimbursement 401(k) retirement plan Direct deposit/free checking Unlimited free CE credits
About the role
Telemetry Medical Surgical Float (TELE MS FLOAT) in an unspecified location. This role involves providing care across various units including Med Surg, Behavioral Health, Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, and post-procedural areas, when needed. The position requires proficiency in reading EKG/ECG rhythms and administering and managing various drips such as heparin, insulin, and Lasix.