RN - Long-Term Care - Travel - Viroqua, WI - - Excellent Benefits 2024-11-01 at TravelNurseSource
Viroqua, WI 54665
About the Job
TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Long-Term Care RN in Viroqua, Wisconsin, 54665!
About The Position
**Job Title:** Registered Nurse (RN) **Job Specialty:** Long-Term Care / Skilled Nursing Facility **Job Duration:** 15 weeks **Shift:** - Evenings: Weekdays 1:45 PM - 10:15 PM - Nights: Saturdays and Sundays 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM **Guaranteed Hours:** 40 hours per week **Experience:** Minimum 1 year **License:** RN License **Certifications:** Basic Life Support (BLS) **Must-Have:** Open to first-time travelers; IV experience preferred but not required. **Job Description:** - Provide exceptional nursing care in a long-term care/skilled nursing facility setting. - Responsible for assessments, vital signs, tube feedings, and wound care, including measurement. - Perform blood glucose tests, lab draws, and specimen collection; conduct Foley/catheter care and manage ostomies and JP drains. - Conduct trach care and assist with activities of daily living (ADLs). - Administer breathing treatments, including nebulizers and inhalers; occasional care for Cpap or Bipap. - Work efficiently within an interdisciplinary team consisting of case managers, social workers, and dieticians. - Ensure compliance with state requirements, maintaining a ratio of one RN or LPN per hall in the facility. - No IV starts; manage if patients arrive with a PICC line (rare). - Utilize ECS charting system for documentation. - Participate in one full shift orientation on the unit. - Flexible to work across different halls within the facility as needed. - Adhere to the dress code and wear appropriate attire during shifts. - Attend to weekend and every other holiday requirements as part of the contract. - Collaborate with the charge nurse for lab draws and specimen collection. - Engage professionally and effectively with the 24-hour on-call physician service for after-hour consultations. - No requirement to attend acute inpatient rehab team conferences. - Scheduling managed by the unit manager; blocks may be considered but not guaranteed.
26176233EXPTEMP
Job Requirements
Required for Onboarding
5 Benefits of Travel NursingAdapting to new facilities and teams challenges your problem-solving skills. You learn to navigate different protocols and procedures, honing your ability to think critically and adapt to varying healthcare contexts. Healthcare facilities may follow different nursing models and practices. Experiencing these diverse approaches broadens your understanding of nursing and healthcare delivery. In some assignments, travel nurses may have opportunities to participate in health education initiatives, promoting preventive care and wellness in the community. There is a strong community of travel nurses who share experiences, advice, and support through online forums and social media groups, creating a sense of camaraderie and shared purpose. Working with diverse patient populations and teams hones your emotional intelligence. Understanding and navigating different emotions becomes crucial in providing compassionate patient care.
About The Position
**Job Title:** Registered Nurse (RN) **Job Specialty:** Long-Term Care / Skilled Nursing Facility **Job Duration:** 15 weeks **Shift:** - Evenings: Weekdays 1:45 PM - 10:15 PM - Nights: Saturdays and Sundays 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM **Guaranteed Hours:** 40 hours per week **Experience:** Minimum 1 year **License:** RN License **Certifications:** Basic Life Support (BLS) **Must-Have:** Open to first-time travelers; IV experience preferred but not required. **Job Description:** - Provide exceptional nursing care in a long-term care/skilled nursing facility setting. - Responsible for assessments, vital signs, tube feedings, and wound care, including measurement. - Perform blood glucose tests, lab draws, and specimen collection; conduct Foley/catheter care and manage ostomies and JP drains. - Conduct trach care and assist with activities of daily living (ADLs). - Administer breathing treatments, including nebulizers and inhalers; occasional care for Cpap or Bipap. - Work efficiently within an interdisciplinary team consisting of case managers, social workers, and dieticians. - Ensure compliance with state requirements, maintaining a ratio of one RN or LPN per hall in the facility. - No IV starts; manage if patients arrive with a PICC line (rare). - Utilize ECS charting system for documentation. - Participate in one full shift orientation on the unit. - Flexible to work across different halls within the facility as needed. - Adhere to the dress code and wear appropriate attire during shifts. - Attend to weekend and every other holiday requirements as part of the contract. - Collaborate with the charge nurse for lab draws and specimen collection. - Engage professionally and effectively with the 24-hour on-call physician service for after-hour consultations. - No requirement to attend acute inpatient rehab team conferences. - Scheduling managed by the unit manager; blocks may be considered but not guaranteed.
26176233EXPTEMP
Job Requirements
Required for Onboarding
- ACLS - AHA
- BLS - AHA
- Core Competency
- Pharmacology
- Skills Checklist
- Specialty Exam
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