Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical With Telemetry

Job Summary
Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS TELE) in a general medical and surgical floor setting. Located in a facility that provides care for post-operative patients requiring overnight stays, including surgeries such as prostatectomy, mastectomy, abdominal surgeries, and thyroidectomy. The role involves managing patient care and possibly floating within the same discipline across local campuses.

Job Details

• Schedule: Days shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: With over 2 years of experience in Medical Surgical or Telemetry nursing, candidates must possess an active Iowa nursing license or a license from a compact state, current BLS certification (American Heart Association preferred), NIHSS certification, a valid drivers license, and a supervisory reference form completed within the last two years
• Preferred Qualifications: First-time travelers are acceptable, and experience in a Level 3 Trauma Center is advantageous
• Certifications: BLS, NIHSS
• State Licenses: Iowa or a compact license required
• Additional Information: The unit handles patients undergoing surgeries such as prostatectomy, mastectomy, abdominal surgeries, and thyroidectomy. The role involves administering heparin drips and providing care for post-op patients requiring overnight stays.

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

Other

As one of the leading suppliers of travel healthcare professionals and a Best of Staffing® Talent Award winner, Cross Country Nurses offers thousands of opportunities for healthcare professionals across the country. We have relationships with more than 2,500 healthcare facilities nationwide and offer excellent compensation and one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the industry. Have the freedom to decide where you want to work and take your career where you want it to go when you travel with us.