RN - Medsurg

Unit Notes


Will offer 36hrs/wk or 36/48 hrs/bi wkly

# Beds 25
Ratios 5-6:1
Required Certifications BLS, ACLS
Common diagnosis / Types of patients chf, diabetes, Client, CKD, m/s tele
Experience or 'Must have' skills 18+ Months of recent Med/Tele exp, great communication and time management. Rural hospital experience preferred
Are RN's required to titrate drips? n/a
Common titratable &/or set rate drips n/a
Tele/Monitor Techs on this unit? Do RN's read strips? tele monitor techs monitor patients but RNs have to be able to read strips
Charge Nurse/House Supervisor Charge Nurse and House Supervisors and Nurse Educators available
Are there Nurse Aides on this unit/Ratios PCTs are present 12/1
RT/Equipment (ie Cpap, Bipap, High Flow) Cpap, Bipap, and high flow patients
Shifts & Scheduling 12 hour shifts scheduling is by manager, block scheduling cannot be accomodated. Travelers will be schedule based on needs of the facility
Weekend Requirement every other weekend required
Holiday Requirement holidays are required
Call or Standby Requirement No
Floating Requirements will float to all med/surg units, possibly to PCU to care for Tele holds prior to transfer
Scrub Color/Dress Code Navy blue


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