RN (Registered Nurse) - First Connect
Folsom, CA 95630
About the Job
Unit Notes
Med Sol prescreens/auto offer & manager has 24 hrs to rescind
need 2 sup refs (charge accepted) at submittal; 1 w/in 12 mo. & 1 w/in 3 years worked
Modules are required done for start. Modules take 3-4 hrs -not billable
For Holiday RTO: Travelers will work 2 of the 3 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Xmas and New Years). Manager will make the final call on scheduling, but we will include this verbiage **Holiday time off will be considered, however not guaranteed**
**PRIOR TO ACCEPTANCE, THE DYS EXAM (BASIC) THROUGH UNA IS REQUIRED ALONG WITH ACCEPTANCE. MUST BE COMPLETED WITHIN 24-48 HRS. IT S PASS OR FAIL AND THEY GET 2 ATTEMPTS (TEST A SHOULD BE ASSIGNED, TEST B SHOULD BE ASSIGNED FOR THE RETAKE). A SCREENSHOT SHOWING THE # OF ATTEMPTS IS REQUIRED. **We can accept the Relias basic Dys exam within the last 12mo if the traveler has previously taken
If your traveler fails the 2nd attempt, they will be made DNU for CommonSpirit AZ & Sac
- Unit: ED holds ***Need Tele RN to care for patients recent released from the ED that are waiting for a bed***
- # beds: 25 ED beds. 5 Fast track (middle hallway). 2 Triage with separate entrance.
Unit ED Holds (Tele RN)
# of beds 25 beds
Ratios 1:4 or 1:5
Required certifications BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
Common diagnoses/Types of patients General medical, strokes
Experience or 'Must have' skills Telemetry experience, NIHSS cert, experience managing drips
Are RNs required to titrate drips? Yes
Common titratable &/or set rate drips Mainly heparin, amio, cardizem, GI drugs
Charge Nurse/House Supervisor Yes
Are there nurse aids on this unit/Ratios No aides
RT Equipment (vents, Cpap, BiPap, etc) Rare trachs, occasionally Bipap
Is there tele on this unit? Monitor Techs? RNs read strips? Yes, there is tele, no monitor tech in the ED. RNs must be competent in reading strips
Shifts & Scheduling: 12Hr shifts, 7A or 7P - self-scheduling is used; but is not finalized until the manager balances it. Block scheduling is generally not available; but is considered on a case-by-case basis.
Schedules are out 4 weeks. OT & extra shifts are available. Travelers can access their schedules from home & make themselves ""available"" for extra shifts & make trades with other staff."
Weekend Requirement Every other weekend
Holiday Requirement Rotate in with the perm staff
Is there a call or standby requirement? No call required
Floating Requirements Yes, to inpatient like units.
Scrub Color/Dress Code Navy blue - under shirts must be navy, white, or black. Scrub jackets are optional, but must be navy.
Unit/Department specific orientation Yes
Additional Notes Will be caring for patients from the ER who are waiting on a bed in the hospital.
Med Sol prescreens/auto offer & manager has 24 hrs to rescind
need 2 sup refs (charge accepted) at submittal; 1 w/in 12 mo. & 1 w/in 3 years worked
Modules are required done for start. Modules take 3-4 hrs -not billable
For Holiday RTO: Travelers will work 2 of the 3 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Xmas and New Years). Manager will make the final call on scheduling, but we will include this verbiage **Holiday time off will be considered, however not guaranteed**
**PRIOR TO ACCEPTANCE, THE DYS EXAM (BASIC) THROUGH UNA IS REQUIRED ALONG WITH ACCEPTANCE. MUST BE COMPLETED WITHIN 24-48 HRS. IT S PASS OR FAIL AND THEY GET 2 ATTEMPTS (TEST A SHOULD BE ASSIGNED, TEST B SHOULD BE ASSIGNED FOR THE RETAKE). A SCREENSHOT SHOWING THE # OF ATTEMPTS IS REQUIRED. **We can accept the Relias basic Dys exam within the last 12mo if the traveler has previously taken
If your traveler fails the 2nd attempt, they will be made DNU for CommonSpirit AZ & Sac
- Unit: ED holds ***Need Tele RN to care for patients recent released from the ED that are waiting for a bed***
- # beds: 25 ED beds. 5 Fast track (middle hallway). 2 Triage with separate entrance.
Unit ED Holds (Tele RN)
# of beds 25 beds
Ratios 1:4 or 1:5
Required certifications BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
Common diagnoses/Types of patients General medical, strokes
Experience or 'Must have' skills Telemetry experience, NIHSS cert, experience managing drips
Are RNs required to titrate drips? Yes
Common titratable &/or set rate drips Mainly heparin, amio, cardizem, GI drugs
Charge Nurse/House Supervisor Yes
Are there nurse aids on this unit/Ratios No aides
RT Equipment (vents, Cpap, BiPap, etc) Rare trachs, occasionally Bipap
Is there tele on this unit? Monitor Techs? RNs read strips? Yes, there is tele, no monitor tech in the ED. RNs must be competent in reading strips
Shifts & Scheduling: 12Hr shifts, 7A or 7P - self-scheduling is used; but is not finalized until the manager balances it. Block scheduling is generally not available; but is considered on a case-by-case basis.
Schedules are out 4 weeks. OT & extra shifts are available. Travelers can access their schedules from home & make themselves ""available"" for extra shifts & make trades with other staff."
Weekend Requirement Every other weekend
Holiday Requirement Rotate in with the perm staff
Is there a call or standby requirement? No call required
Floating Requirements Yes, to inpatient like units.
Scrub Color/Dress Code Navy blue - under shirts must be navy, white, or black. Scrub jackets are optional, but must be navy.
Unit/Department specific orientation Yes
Additional Notes Will be caring for patients from the ER who are waiting on a bed in the hospital.
Source : First Connect