RN - MS

Registered NurseProfession: Nursing Specialty: Medical Surgical Duration: 12 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 1 year preferred License: Required Certifications: BLS Must-Have: Previous charge experience preferredDescription: Minimum experience of one year required. First-time travelers are accepted. Patient population includes adults to geriatrics. Candidates must have general medical-surgical nursing skills. Common patient diagnoses include sepsis, cellulitis, DKA, metabolic encephalopathy, pneumonia, pleural effusion, hypertensive crisis, sickle cell crisis, pancreatitis, gastrointestinal bleed, COPD, pulmonary embolism, acute kidney injury, and electrolyte derangements. The unit has a patient-to-nurse ratio of 1:5-6. There are 17 beds in the unit with an average daily census of 15. Familiarity with charting systems is preferred. Candidates should demonstrate proficiency in isolation precautions and the use of personal protective equipment. Experience with non-invasive airway management and peripheral line care and management is desirable. Floating within the facility may be required as needed. The registered nurse will be expected to work every other weekend unless specified otherwise. No call requirements are associated with this position. If one major holiday falls during the assignment period, it is expected that the traveler will work that holiday. If two major holidays occur, the traveler will be expected to work both. If three major holidays occur, the traveler is expected to work two of the holidays. Compliance with onboarding is required to start on time. All compliance documents must be submitted within the specified timeframe. Candidates should be prepared to complete additional modules during orientation.