Medical Surgical / Telemetry Nurse
Not Disclosed•ContractorOn-site
location_on1331, 11th Street, Cheatom Park, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, 50314, United States
About Trusted Health
Trusted Health is dedicated to empowering nurses through a culture built on transparency, innovation, and professional growth. We connect skilled healthcare professionals with top-tier facilities, offering a unique platform that prioritizes your career trajectory and well-being.
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled nurse to join our Medical Surgical / Telemetry Unit, where you will provide high-quality, evidence-based care to a diverse patient population. In this position, you will closely monitor vitals, cardiac rhythms, and post-surgical recovery, ensuring the highest standards of patient safety and comfort.
You will collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans, educate patients and families, and ensure safe transitions of care. As a travel nurse with Trusted Health, you will experience the flexibility of rotating assignments, adapting quickly to new hospital environments and workflows while maintaining continuity of excellence in your practice.
Why Join Us?
As part of the Trusted Health family, you will gain access to Travel Nurse opportunities featuring competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and comprehensive benefits. We are committed to supporting your professional journey with the resources and community you need to thrive in high-acuity settings.
Equal Opportunity
Trusted Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background, race, religion, gender, or any other protected status.
Work location
Work model: On-site
1331, 11th Street, Cheatom Park, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, 50314, United States
Des Moines, Iowa
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleProvide direct, evidence-based nursing care to adult and geriatric patients on a Medical Surgical/Telemetry unit
- check_circleContinuously monitor, interpret, and respond to cardiac telemetry and vital sign changes
- check_circlePerform comprehensive patient assessments and develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care
- check_circleAdminister medications, IV therapies, and treatments safely and accurately per provider orders and hospital policy
- check_circleDocument assessments, interventions, and patient responses in the electronic health record in a timely and accurate manner
- check_circleCollaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate and optimize patient care and discharge planning
- check_circleEducate patients and families on diagnoses, procedures, medications, and discharge instructions to promote understanding and adherence
- check_circleRecognize and respond to emergencies and rapid changes in patient condition, initiating appropriate interventions and escalation protocols
- check_circleAdhere to infection prevention, patient safety, and quality improvement standards and participate in unit-based initiatives
- check_circleAdapt quickly to new hospital environments, workflows, and teams as part of rotating travel assignments
Requirements
- verifiedActive RN license in state of practice or compact state eligibility
- verifiedBasic Life Support (BLS) certification
- verifiedAdvanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
- verifiedTelemetry rhythm interpretation competency
- verifiedNIH Stroke Scale certification (preferred)
- verifiedPrevious Med-Surg or Telemetry Travel Nurse experience (preferred)
Nice to Have
NIH Stroke Scale certification. Previous Med-Surg or Telemetry Travel Nurse experience.
Benefits & Perks
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What does a Medical Surgical / Telemetry Nurse at Trusted Health do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Medical Surgical / Telemetry Nurse at Trusted Health will provide direct, evidence-based nursing care to adult and geriatric patients on a medical surgical/telemetry unit; continuously monitor, interpret, and respond to cardiac telemetry and vital sign changes; perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care; and administer medications, iv therapies, and treatments safely and accurately per provider orders and hospital policy.
What are the requirements for this Medical Surgical / Telemetry Nurse role?expand_more
To qualify for the Medical Surgical / Telemetry Nurse at Trusted Health position, applicants should have: Active RN license in state of practice or compact state eligibility; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification; Telemetry rhythm interpretation competency; NIH Stroke Scale certification (preferred); and Previous Med-Surg or Telemetry Travel Nurse experience (preferred).
Where is the Medical Surgical / Telemetry Nurse role at Trusted Health located?expand_more
Medical Surgical / Telemetry Nurse at Trusted Health is based in 1331, 11th Street, Cheatom Park, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, 50314, United States. This is a on-site role.
Is this Medical Surgical / Telemetry Nurse job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
Trusted Health has listed this Medical Surgical / Telemetry Nurse role as on-site.
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Candidates for Medical Surgical / Telemetry Nurse at Trusted Health should have mid level.
What skills do you need for the Medical Surgical / Telemetry Nurse role at Trusted Health?expand_more
Key skills for Medical Surgical / Telemetry Nurse at Trusted Health include Telemetry Rhythm Recognition; Telemetry Rhythm Interpretation; Acute Care Medical-Surgical Nursing; Cardiac Monitoring; Hemodynamic Assessment; Iv Insertion; Medication Administration; and Electronic Health Record.
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Medical Surgical / Telemetry Nurse at Trusted Health is part of the healthcare & nursing job category on Recrutus.