Med Surg

Opportunity:

RN - Med Surg

Job Details:

• 8-week assignment
• 4x12 night shifts, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Patient ratios of 1:6 standard, may flex to 1:7 in the event of an unplanned absence
• Every other weekend required
• On-call required on a PRN basis for low census
• Floating required to med surg units as needed
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• 2 years of experience preferred; first-time travelers accepted
• SC license or Compact license must be in hand prior to start
• Required certifications: BLS
• Preferred certifications: ACLS, NIHSS
• Epic charting experience required
• Scrub color: Royal Blue
• Free parking available
• Required skills include: Med/Surg, MS/Tele, Telemetry, Insulin, Rapid Response
• Additional skills include: Accessing/Managing Ports, Blood Product Administration, Central line blood draw, Chest tubes, Colostomy/ileostomy management, CVA care, Feeding tube care, Heparin, Isolation Precautions/PPE, Management of dysrhythmias, Nasal Cannula, Oral suctioning, PCA, Peripheral Line Care, PICC line management, Pre/Post Hemodialysis Management, Renal failure, Starting and maintaining IVs, Surgical drains, Tracheostomy care, Wound Care/Wound Vac
• Patient population includes adults and geriatrics
• Common diagnoses include: diabetes, renal disease, hypertension, coronary artery disease, stroke, chest pain, and altered mental status
• Telemetry monitoring available for all patients via monitor techs in a central location
• Interdisciplinary support includes IV Teams, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Interpretation Services, Phlebotomy, Radiology, Social Services, Rapid Response Teams, Pharmacy, Transportation, Unit Secretary, and telemedicine