Registered Nurse(RN) / Travel / Medical-Surgical

Data Collection :


Unit Information: ( insert name )


Location:


Address: 609 Medical City Drive Decatur, TX 76234
Floor: 4th Floor & 5th Floor


Building: Main Campus

General Information


Tell us about the unit(s):
• Number of Beds -60
• Number of Staff - 50
• Type of staff:
o Day Shift -1 Charge nurse per floor, RNs, LVNS, PCTs, and unit secretary when grid allows
o Night Shift - 1 Charge nurse per floor, RNs, LVNS, PCTs
• Patient Ratios - 5:1 (Med Surg Specialty 4th Floor). 6:1 (Med Surg 5th Floor)
• Type of equipment - remote telemetry, capnography, Alaris IV pumps, glucometers, dynamaps
• EMR -Alterra (Allscripts)


Typical hiring profile


Skill Set Most recruited for:


Must have : candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role.
• Telemetry experience
• Med Surg Experience
Preferred or nice to have : candidates with these skills will be considered first.
• Cardiac recognition, IV starts
• Time management
List typical procedures performed on unit(s):
• All abdominal: chole, appy, colectomy, diagnostic procedures, paracentesis, thoracentesis, heart caths, run offs
• Gastric sleeves, total hip, knee and shoulder replacements. Ortho trauma repairs (fractures)
Best personality Fit:
• Team oriented, positive and flexible.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:
• ACLS, BLS, NIHS
Floating Area(s):
• Mandatory Float as needed: Inpatient rehab, ED, PCU. Will not be given an assignment outside of skill level or scope.


Dress Code :
• Scrub Color/Attire - Currently wear black scrubs but will be moving to Medical City Blue

Unit Guidelines/Policies : Please feel free to attach unit policies and guidelines.
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Weekends and On call(if any)
• Weekend shifts are required. No on call. Will push back per the attendance policy.