Medical Surgical / Telemetry Unit

Trusted Health is seeking a skilled Travel Nurse for our Medical Surgical/Telemetry Unit within the Healthcare & Medical Services industry. As a frontline RN, you'll deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to diverse adult patients requiring continuous cardiac monitoring and complex medical-surgical management. Responsibilities include telemetry rhythm interpretation, medication and IV administration, wound and post-op care, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration. At Trusted Health, transparency, innovation, and nurse empowerment drive flexible assignments, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits to support your travel career.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to adult patients on a Medical Surgical/Telemetry unit
• Continuously monitor and interpret cardiac telemetry and vital signs
• Administer medications, treatments, and IV therapies per provider orders
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and document accurately in the EMRCollaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team to develop care plans
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatments, and discharge plans
• Respond promptly to changes in patient condition and emergencies
• Maintain strict infection control and patient safety standards
• Precept and support fellow travel and core nursing staff as needed
• Communicate effectively with staffing coordinators to manage assignments and schedules

Required Skills

• Telemetry monitoring and rhythm interpretation
• Medical-surgical nursing care
• IV insertion and infusion management
• Wound care and post-operative management
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) documentation
• Cardiac and hemodynamic assessment
• Medication administration and titration
• Patient and family education
• Acute care time-management and prioritization
• Care coordination with interdisciplinary teams