Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $2,451 per week
Company: Wellspring Nurse Source
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: February 2, 2025
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Job Description:
Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg /
Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Los Angeles, California.Job
Description & Requirements
Job Summary:
A Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse (MS Tele RN) provides
patient care for adults with acute medical conditions,
post-surgical needs, and those requiring telemetry monitoring. The
MS Tele RN monitors patients' cardiac rhythms, administers
medications, and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to
deliver high-quality care in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
The MS Tele RN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing
care for patients with acute or chronic conditions. This includes
monitoring patients' vital signs and cardiac telemetry readings for
abnormalities or arrhythmias, administering medications,
treatments, and interventions as prescribed by the physician, and
using telemetry equipment to continuously monitor and interpret
cardiac rhythms. They identify and respond to changes in patients'
cardiac rhythms or vital signs, reporting significant findings to
the physician or rapid response team promptly.
In addition to monitoring, the MS Tele RN maintains accurate and
detailed patient records, including assessments, interventions, and
outcomes, while documenting telemetry monitoring findings and
nursing actions in accordance with hospital policies. They work
closely with physicians, case managers, physical therapists, and
other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
Educating patients and their families about medical conditions,
treatments, and post-discharge care, as well as providing emotional
support to those dealing with serious or life-changing conditions,
is an integral part of the role.
The MS Tele RN recognizes and responds to signs of patient
deterioration or emergency situations such as cardiac arrest,
participating in rapid response or code blue events, and performing
life-saving interventions such as CPR or defibrillation when
necessary. Ensuring patient safety by adhering to infection control
protocols and medication administration guidelines is essential.
The MS Tele RN also advocates for patients' needs and ensures their
rights are respected, while managing high-acuity patients and
prioritizing care effectively.
Qualifications:
The MS Tele RN must have an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in
the practicing state and an Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) or
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Basic Life Support (BLS) and
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications are required,
and Telemetry Nurse Certification is preferred. Previous experience
in medical-surgical or telemetry nursing is ideal, although new
graduates with strong clinical skills and telemetry training may be
considered.Wellspring Nurse Source Job ID #30348194. Pay package is
based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to
confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted
job title: Rn Ms / TeleAbout Wellspring Nurse SourceWellspring is
nurse owned and operated which means that we get you, we stand
behind you, and we advocate for you.-- We are 100% committed to
helping you find your best job at the best rate.-- We are
unwavering in our commitment to supporting our clinicians on every
step of their travel adventure, assisting with everything from
onboarding and payroll to on-the-job clinical support with a
dedicated Clinician Success Team.-- You're not just a number at
Wellspring, you're a valued member of our family.-- Join us and
experience the Wellspring difference.
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