BACKFILL - TRAVEL - RN - MED SURG - COST CENTER (613) - 7:00PM - 7:00AM

9 Tower Surgical

Location: Centennial Medical Center

Address: 2300 Patterson St. Nashville, TN 37203

Floor: Main Tower

General Information

Tell us about the unit(s):

• Number of Beds - 36
• Number of Staff – 40 RNs (8 bedside RNs per shift)
• Type of staff:
• Day Shift – 8 RNs, 1 Charge RN, 1 Unit Secretary, 1 Manager, 1 CNC
• Night Shift – 8 RNs
• Patient Ratios – 1:5
• Type of equipment – Bariatric fitted ADLs, Wound Vacs, Drains, Lifts
• EMR - Meditech

Typical hiring profile

Skill Set Most recruited for:

Must have: candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role.

Time Management and Efficiency (Fast paced unit with short LOS)

Teamwork

Preferred or nice to have: candidates with these skills will be considered first.

Background in post op surgical areas (i.e. vascular, bariatric, urology, general surgery, colorectal, and general surgery)

List typical procedures performed on unit(s):

• Maintenance of post op surgical procedure sites
• Wound care i.e. packing, dressing changes, wound vac maintenance
• Foley Catheter care- Continuous bladder irrigation
• Ostomy appliance changed and maintenance
• Nasogastric Tube insertion and suction
• TPN
• Blood Administration
• Central Line Care and dressing changes
• Bedside Shift Report

Best personality Fit:

Outgoing, customer service oriented

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

BLS

Floating Area(s): Medical-Surgical Units

Dress Code: Scrub Color/Attire - Black, Grey, White, Royal Blue

Unit Guidelines/Policies: Please feel free to attach unit policies and guidelines.