Registered Nurse (RN) – MedSurg

Job Overview

A travel opportunity is available for an experienced Registered Nurse in a Surgical Specialty Unit. The position offers guaranteed hours with an expected start date in December.

Unit Information

• Number of Beds: 20 private
• Patient Ratios: 4:1 for total patient care; 5:1 with a patient care technician
• Unit Staffing: Typically 4-5 nurses on the floor, with 1 technician available
• Type of Equipment:
  • Alaris IV Pumps
  • CADD epidural
  • Alaris PCA
  • Pyxis Medication Dispensing Machine
  • Telemetry
  • EKG
  • Bladder scanner
  • Wound vacs
  • Capnostream machines
  • SCD Pumps
• Documentation System: Meditech
• Scheduling Requirements: Required to work every third weekend, along with two Mondays and two Fridays in a four-week period
• Floating Policy: To similar medical/surgical/telemetry units
• Experience Requirements: High-paced unit environment

Qualifications

• Required Skills: Med-surg experience
• Advanced Skills: Understanding of post-operative care
• Procedures Performed:
  • Ostomy management, irrigation, and related care
  • NGT placement and management
  • Foley catheter placement and maintenance
  • Central line management
  • JP drains and wound management
  • IV starts and blood administration
  • Nutritional supplementation including TPN and G/J tubes
• Certifications Required: BLS

Dress Code

Uniform: Royal Blue tops and Black or Royal Blue bottoms

Awards & Recognition

• HCA Unit of Distinction for Med-Surg 2021