Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $2,033 per week at Thomas Health - Thomas Memorial Hospital
South Charleston, WV
About the Job
- Required certifications: BLS, ACLS
- Common diagnoses/Types of patients: Surgical/Orthopedics/Urology/Medical; Age specific population - adult, geriatrics.
- Common titratable &/or set rate drips: Heparin based on protocol. Prefer cardiac drip experience.
Certification Details
- Hospital in West Virginia in need of Medsurg travel RNs.
- Unit: 5 Pavilion - Med-Surg Tele
- Experience: Care of post operative and medical patients.
- Unit/Department specific orientation: First day general hospital orientation; Full day of Nursing Orientation for RNs/LPNs; Computer training; Two, 12 hour orientation shifts with a preceptor; Will receive an abbreviated Initial Skills Checklist due 90 days from start date.
Job Details
- # Beds: 32
- Nurse/Patient Ratios: 1:06
- Are RNs required to titrate drips?: Yes
- Are there tele/monitor techs on this unit?: Remote telemetry monitoring
- Charge Nurse/House Supervisor?: Charge nurse with modified patient assignment, Traveler may be asked to fill in the Charge Nurse role.
Job Requirements
- Shifts & Scheduling: 6:45 am - 7:15 pm or 6:45 pm to 7:15 am.
- Weekend Requirement: Every other. Set rotation, either weekends 1 and 3 or weekends 2 and 4.
- Holiday Requirement: Rotation with core staff.
- Floating Requirements?: Float to other units as needed.
Schedule Information
- Are there nurse aids on this unit/Ratios: Yes: 1 to 10
- RT Equipment: Cpap, BiPap, IV pumps, pulse oximetry, sequential compression device
- Director/floor manager will do the scheduling. Block scheduling allowed as long as needs are met for the unit.
Unit Specific Information
- Scrub Color/Dress Code: Solid color scrubs with specifics on colors and attire.
- Fulltime, 36 hours per week, 7p-7a shifts. Rotating weekends and holidays required for unit coverage.
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