Med Surg

Opportunity:

RN - Med Surg

Job Details:

• Work 4x12-hour day shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• Patient ratios of 1:6 normally, 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 other med surg units to meet facility needs
• 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 certification: BLS
• Preferred certifications: ACLS, NIHSS
• Epic charting experience required
• Scrub color: Royal Blue
• Free parking available
• Block schedule may be requested prior to assignment but is not guaranteed
• All requested time off must be submitted at the time of submission
• Care for adult and geriatric patients with diagnoses including diabetes, renal disease, hypertension, CAD, stroke, chest pain, and altered mental status
• All patients eligible for telemetry monitoring managed by monitor techs in a central location
• Required skills include: Med/Surg, telemetry, insulin management, IV access, wound care, heparin, PCA, PICC line management, tracheostomy care, and use of rapid response/code teams
• Interdisciplinary support available including IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, radiology, and rapid response teams
• Telemedicine equipment used on unit; instruction will be provided