Med Surg

Opportunity:

RN - Med Surg

Job Details:

• Weekend coverage required
• Patient ratio of 6:1 for days, nights, and weekends
• May be floated to sister facility as agency first pull
• Treat adult and geriatric patient populations
• Manage patients with diagnoses including chest pain, CAD, diabetes, PVD, COPD exacerbation, TIA, stroke, hypertension, Afib, Aflutter, bradycardia, tachycardia, wound infection, cellulitis, and GI bleed
• Perform and assist with pre and post angiogram/angioplasty (no sheath pulls), PPM/AICD, LINQ recorder, general surgical procedures, EGD, colonoscopy, cholecystectomy, appendectomy, wound debridement, chest tube, central line catheter insertions, thoracentesis, and paracentesis
• Operate and manage special equipment including telemetry monitoring, chest tubes, and wound vacs
• Manage cardiac drips without titration for blood pressure
• Must be willing to work 2 of 4 designated holiday periods annually: Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, and Mardi Gras
• Upon accepting assignment, may be assigned to an Emergency Team and expected to stay at the facility until after an emergency event passes or serve as part of the relief team
• 2 years of acute care experience required
• Telemetry experience required with ability to interpret and manage dysrhythmias
• First-time travelers accepted
• Required certifications: BLS (AHA)
• Preferred certifications: ACLS, NIHSS
• Epic charting system experience preferred
• Must be located more than 65 miles from facility (address on driver's license to site address)
• Compact or LA license required upon submittal
• No call-in policy in effect