Med/Surg Ortho Trauma

Unit Information

Location: Plano, TX

Number of Beds: 36

Staffing:

• Day Shift: 1 Charge Nurse, 8 RNs, 3 CNAs
• Night Shift: 1 Charge Nurse, 8 RNs, 3 CNAs

Patient Ratios: 1:5 (may flex to 1:6)

Type of Equipment: Tele

EMR: Meditech

Typical Hiring Profile

Required Skill Set:

• Must Have:
  • 1 Year of Med/Surg Experience
  • BLS Certification
• Preferred:
  • Experience with Ortho and/or Trauma Patients

Common Diagnoses and Procedures

• Polytrauma Patients
• Non-surgical Cervical Fractures Cleared by Spine
• Ortho and Trauma with Downgraded Traumatic Brain Injury
• Patients with No More than 3 Drains
• Burn Downgrades
• Heparin and Protonix Drips

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be a team player who collaborates effectively with colleagues to enhance patient care.

Required Certifications

None specified.

Floating Areas

All Med/Surg Units.

Dress Code

Scrub Color: Royal Blue

Unit Guidelines

Staff members are expected to be on the unit by 0645 for the morning huddle and 1845 for the evening huddle. Tardiness is subject to hospital policy, with specific parameters set for acceptable arrival times.

Weekends

Commitment to work 4 weekends per schedule is required.

Position Title

Travel – Med/Surg Ortho Trauma