Med Surg

Opportunity:

RN - Med Surg

Job Details:

• Day shift position with hours from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• Weekly guaranteed hours of 36 or 48 hours must be indicated at time of submission
• 13-week assignment
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• 1 year of Med Surg inpatient experience required
• Required certification: BLS from AHA only
• Preferred certifications: ACLS from AHA only, TNCC
• Current RN license required, must meet criteria for Missouri licensure or be currently licensed in Missouri
• Patient population includes surgical patients (GI, GU, Plastics, Overflow Ortho)
• Patient ratios of 1:5-6 on day shift and 1:6-7 on night shift
• Equipment used includes Alaris IV pumps, Kangaroo enteral feeding pumps, wound vacs, SCD machines, PCA pumps, low air loss mattresses, and remote telemetry monitors
• EMR system: EPIC
• May be floated to other units depending on staffing needs
• Scrub color: Black, Mercy M Wear only
• Utilize the nursing process to perform direct patient care activities including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for all age groups
• Monitor and coordinate patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize patient care and comfort
• Must be patient-focused and a team player