Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,268 per week at St Lukes Magic Valley Medical Center
Twin Falls, ID 83303
About the Job
- BLS, ACLS, Idaho Licensure
Certification Details
- Specialty: Medical Surgical Magic Valley Hospital Flr 4
- Common diagnoses/Types of patients: Cardiovascular, Strokes, Sepsis, COPD, CHF pneumonia, COVID, Chest tubes, Tele patients, General overflow of medical patients - rarely get surgicals, Post cath lab patients
- Experience or 'Must have' skills: Highly prefer Neuro and Tele experience. Prefer EPIC experience. Must have 1 year of experience, okay with first time travelers.
- RT Equipment: All except vents - fresh trachs after ICU/IMCU stay.
- Are there tele/monitor techs on this unit: Monitor techs, RNs are required to read and interpret.
Job Details
- # of Beds: 36
- Nurse:Patient Ratios: 1:5, rarely asked to flex to 6 but has happened
- Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, Idaho Licensure, NIHSS preferred
Job Requirements
- Shifts & Scheduling: 7-7. Travelers will fill in where there is a need after core staff are scheduled.
- Weekend Requirement: Yes - based on need
- Holiday Requirement: Yes - based on need
- Floating Requirements: Will float to the Medical and Surgical floors
- How many shifts of unit/department specific orientation: 2-3 shifts
Schedule Information
- Is there a Charge Nurse on each shift: Charge nurse does not take patient assignments. Resource/Team Lead RN does not take an assignment (may take a couple if full) - helps the LPNs/RNs and Aides with tasks.
- Are there nurse aids/patient care techs on this unit: Yes. 1:8
- Scrub Color/Dress Code/Scrubs provided: Navy blue scrubs, white/navy/black undershirts. Scrub jackets: Navy. No sweat pants or hoodies allowed.
- LPNs do work independently - RNs sign off. Travelers have extended as long as they can and some have gone perm.
Additional Details