Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in North Carolina

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: North Carolina
Agency: MARS Solutions Group
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 13 hours
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with MARS Solutions Group to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in North Carolina!

RN - MedSurg/Tele


• About Facility:


o 201 E. Grover St, Shelby NC 28150


o 241 licensed beds


o Level 3 Trauma


o Teaching Hospital? No


o Certified Chest Pain Center


o Stroke Center


• Unit Information:


o Beds: 32


• Average Census: 28


o Minimum Years of Experience required? 18 months Med/Tele RN exp


o Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes


• Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:


o Total Joint Replacements, Colon resection, gallbladder, appendectomy, amputations, medical overflow, hip fractures, SBO, NG tubes


• Patient Ratios:


o RN: Days 1:4-6; Nights 1:5-6 - in surge staffing could see ratios of up to 1:7-8


o LPN (if applicable): Days 1:4-6; Nights 1:5-6 - in surge staffing could see ratios of up to 1:7-8


o CNA: 1:10-11, or 1: 16 (depends on staffing )


• Required Licensure & Certifications:


o RN: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS


• Skills required:


o Basic Med/Tele skillset: Cardiac rhythm interpretation, experience with non-titrating Cardiac drips (Cardizem/Amiodarone), wound care, drain/tube management, PIV starts, Central line management, etc.


• Support within the Department:


o CNA - Vital signs, baths, mobility, turning, blood sugars


o Receptionist/HUC: Rounds and secretary duties


o Charge nurse - Resource to assist with all nursing care


o Phlebotomy? Yes, other than nurse draws


o IV/VAT Team


o RT, 24/7


o Hospitalist, 24/7


o Intensivist, 24/7


o Telemetry monitoring/tech? Yes


• Technology/Equipment:


o EMR: EPIC


o IV Pump: Alaris


o Med dispensing: Omnicell


o Monitors: Phillips


• Floating:


o Within region and scope of practice


o Will be required to float per region needs - will require floating to all facilities listed below, as needed, within scope of practice - DECLINE if not agreeable


• Region 3 - Cleveland, Kings Mtn, Lincoln, Central Division (CMC Main + Mercy + LCH)


• If floating mid-shift, Traveler will be paid for the time traveling between facilities (will remain on the clock)


• Orientation (facility and unit) :


o NEO


o 2 days departmental


• Scheduling:


o Weekend rotation: every other


o Call: Possibility of low census call. Can be called back up to 3a for Nights and up to 3p for Days


o Holiday Expectations: Travelers will work 75% of holidays yes


o RTO: Can approve up to 6 days off, excluding holidays - must add time to the end of the contract if unable to meet contracted hours


o Shift times: 0645-1900, 1845-0700


o Schedule cycle: every 6 weeks


• Other notes:


o Scrub Color: Navy


o Parking: Free

About MARS Solutions Group

MARS Solutions Group Provides a Combination of People, Process, and Technology Offerings Designed From Experience and Grounded in Expertise.

We put the human touch into your human capital acquisition and solutions development by delivering solutions tailored to your specific challenges and partnering with you as you reach your potential.

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