Registered Nurse (MS/Tele Respiratory Unit)
Job Description
Job Description
Registered Nurse (MS/Tele Respiratory Unit)
Location: Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Job Type: Travel Contract
Hours: 36 or 48 hours per week
Schedule: Every other weekend; holidays as required
We are seeking an experienced Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Respiratory Registered Nurse for a travel assignment in Tuscaloosa, AL. This role involves caring for patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions as well as a range of medical diagnoses. Candidates must be comfortable floating to other units and facilities as needed.
The Medical Respiratory Unit features 42 beds and specializes in treating patients with pneumonia, COPD, shortness of breath, and various lung diseases . Nurses also provide care for patients with GI issues, diabetes, strokes, and post-surgical needs . The unit operates with a 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio , and includes an 8-bed respiratory step-down area with a 1:4 ratio for higher-acuity care. Interdisciplinary rounding occurs daily to ensure comprehensive patient management.
RequirementsEducation:
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required
Licensure:
Active Registered Nurse license in the State of Alabama or a Compact State License
Temporary licenses not accepted
Must be verifiable in NURSYS
Certifications:
AHA or Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Experience:
Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
Will consider candidates with 18 months total experience and at least 1 year in the specialty area (MS/Tele or Respiratory preferred)
Deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to patients with respiratory and medical conditions
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to plan and evaluate patient care
Administer medications, monitor vital signs, and assess patient progress
Provide patient and family education regarding treatment and recovery
Float to other hospital units as required
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