RN:Med Surg 19401576

Registered Nurse (RN)

This facility is a 492-bed facility featuring:

• Level II Trauma Center
• Level III NICU
• Primary Stroke Center

Units Available

• 6 North Trauma Surgical
  • Beds: 23
  • Patient Types: General Surgery and Vascular surgeries
  • Patient Ratios: 1:5-6
  • Skills Required: Trauma/surgical experience, wound care, chest tubes, NGT, IV skills, medication administration/documentation
• 5 South Neuroscience
  • Beds: 33
  • Patient Types: CVA, TBI, Seizure, AMS, Spinal Fusion, Craniotomy, Degenerative Diseases
  • Patient Ratios: 1:5-6
  • Skills Required: IV start, central line blood draws, trach care, PEG, NGT, colostomy/ostomy care
• 5 North MedSurg/Oncology (Chemotherapy experience preferred)
  • Beds: 39
  • Patient Types: General MedSurg patients excluding stroke and MI, palliative care, ETOH withdrawal
  • Patient Ratios: 1:6 for RN and LPNs
  • Skills Required: Chemo administration (if certified), trach care, IV starts, chest tubes, and wound care
• 4 South Clinical Decision Unit
  • Beds: 18
  • Patient Types: General MedSurg including COPD, CHF, Diabetes, MRSA, VRE, and COVID
  • Patient Ratios: 1:5-6
  • Skills Required: Assessment, prioritization, communication, trach care, oxygen therapy, and wound care
• 3 South Orthopedics
  • Beds: 20
  • Patient Types: Orthopedic and Spine related cases
  • Patient Ratios: 1:5-6
  • Skills Required: PCA pumps, dressing changes, and foley care
• 3 North MS/Ortho/Urology
  • Beds: 23
  • Patient Types: Urology, ENT, Ortho, MedSurg
  • Patient Ratios: 1:5-6
  • Skills Required: Trach care, IV starts, and dressing changes

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care based on established protocols and patient needs.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 months of experience in MedSurg and/or ICU.
• EPIC or Cerner experience is required, with Cerner being mandatory for ICU-only candidates.
• BLS and NIHSS certifications are required.

Unit Support

• CNA support with a ratio of 1:6 for vital signs and activities of daily living.
• Phlebotomy and Telemetry monitoring tech support are available.

Orientation and Scheduling

• 24 hours of classroom orientation and 24 hours on the unit for new or returning travelers.
• No self-scheduling; utilizes smart square for scheduling.
• Weekend rotation is every other weekend or 4 weekend days per month.