Contract-Ortho/Neuro RN(620)/7A-7P/13 Weeks

Orthopedics Unit Information

Location: Live Oak

Address: 12412 Judson Rd Live Oak, TX 78233 Floor: Ortho/Neuro/Onc 5th floor

General Information

Tell us about the unit(s):

• Number of Beds - 30
• Number of Staff 59 (total head count)
• Type of staff:
• Day Shift 1 Charge, 3-4 techs, restorative tech, 5-6 nurses
• Night Shift 1 Charge, 3-4 techs, 5-6 nurses
• Patient Ratios 5/6
• Type of equipment Transfer Sliding boards, Hoyer, C-collars, Post-op shoes, JP drains
• EMR Meditech, Airstrip

Typical hiring profile

Skill Set

Most recruited for:

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

• NIH certificate of completion/Neuro assessments
• BLS, Chest tube management

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

• Chemo certification
• ACLS, EKG interpretation

List typical procedures performed on unit(s):

• Wound care/vac, post-op total knees/hips, Central line/Foley and drain management
• Chemo administration only for certified chemo nurses (must provide proof)

Best personality fit:

Compassion, positive, accountable, integrity, takes initiative, team player, flexible, solution driven

Required Certifications:

• NIH, BLS

Floating Area(s): May float to Med-surg, rehab, Tele

Dress Code:

Scrub Color/Attire - Professional navy blue top and bottom

Unit Guidelines/Policies:

Unit Standards of Care attached, must be read and signed prior to starting contract

Weekends and On call(if any): 4 weekend 12-hr shift requirements per schedule (days: Saturday/Sunday nights: Friday, Saturday, Sunday) Weekend call ins must be made up.