Med Surg

Opportunity:

RN - Med Surg

Job Details:

• Work 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• No self-scheduling; travelers are expected to fill open shifts with managers working to accommodate block scheduling when possible
• Every other weekend requirement or 2 weekends per month is standard, with potential for additional weekends based on department needs
• Holiday rotation with regular staff required
• No on-call or standby requirement
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5, up to 1:6 at times, adjusted for higher acuity patients
• Float requirement within skillset between all Med Surg units; higher acuity patients given to core staff
• Minimum 2 years RN experience required with a minimum of 6 months recent Level 1 trauma experience, or experience at a larger facility (400+ beds) with high volume surgeries and high acuity patients
• Must be comfortable working with lines and chest tubes
• Must be proficient with EPIC charting - no training provided during orientation
• At least 1 completed travel assignment highly preferred but not required
• Common diagnoses include general med surg, congestive heart failure, diabetes, post-surgical, trauma, acute kidney injury, sickle cell anemia, gastroparesis, and respiratory illnesses
• RNs titrate heparin drips
• All units have telemetry capability with central monitor station communication
• RT equipment available including CPAP, BiPAP, high flow, and vents with respiratory therapy support
• Nurse aides available on all units
• Nurse managers on-site Monday through Friday during business hours; adult house supervisor available starting at 3:00 PM Monday through Friday and all weekend
• Charge nurses take a light patient assignment and will take a full patient load if needed
• Scrub color must be solid color and professional
• Required certifications: BLS
• BSN not required
• Acute care setting, Level 1 trauma facility