RN - MedSurg/Tele

RN - MedSurg/Tele About Facility Located in Charlotte, NC 874 Licensed beds Level I Trauma Center Teaching Hospital Chest Pain Center Stroke Center Radius rule Traveler's permanent address must be 50 miles outside of home unit Unit Information ADTU and Satellite unit consist of 5 med-surg and med-tele units focused on decompressing the Emergency Department and other specialty areas within the hospital. Beds: 6CD ADTU - 19 beds Satellite Units – 34 beds total: 3K - 8 beds 5A - 12 beds 3L - 7 beds 1T – 7 beds Minimum Experience Required 2 years Med/Tele RN experience (Resource Team) First-time travelers are not preferred but will be considered (Resource Team) Patient Types / Common Diagnoses Adults and Geriatrics Common diagnoses include COPD exacerbation, Pneumonia, CHF exacerbation, Falls with injuries, MVC with injuries, Pulmonary embolism, DVT, UTI, Pneumothorax, GI bleeds, CVA Patient Ratios RN 6CD - 1:5-6, acuity dependent (surge staffing may increase ratios up to 1:7-8) 3K - 1:4 5A - 1:4 3L - 1:4 1T - 1:4 LPN (if applicable) All units - 1:4 CNA 6CD - 1:6 3K - 1:8 5A - 1:6 3L - 1:7 1T - 1:7 Required Licenses and Certifications Med/Tele RN: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS Skills Required Med/Tele RN: General Med/Tele skillset including stroke experience, cardiac rhythm interpretation, trach care, PIV starts, chest tube management, NGT placement, drain/tube management (Dobhoff, PEG tubes, Hemovac, JP drains, flexiseals, Foley insertion/management), PCA pumps. Medication drip management including: Cardiac drips, Heparin, blood products, IV fluids. Department Support CNA: Complete vitals, blood sugars, provide hygiene care (daily baths, change treatments, toileting, oral care, hair care), rounding, assist with patient needs, linen changes. CNA+4 can remove IVs, prime IV tubing, prime tube feeds, and insert/remove Foley catheters. Secretary: Supports main unit by answering phones, call bells, directing calls, creating and breaking down charts, stocking office supplies, ordering STAT supplies, and quality checking glucometers. Charge Nurse: Available on main unit to assist all units within ADTU. Phlebotomy: Available 24/7 for peripheral blood draws. IV/VAT Team: Available 24/7. Resource Nurse: Long-term contract nurses available within the department to collaborate with. Respiratory Therapist (RT): Available 24/7. Hospitalist: Assigned to patients and reachable 7am-7pm; cross-cover hospitalist available 7pm-7am. Intensivist: Available 24/7. Telemetry Monitoring – No Telemetry Technician: Nurses on each unit monitor telemetry; primary nurse completes interpretation each shift. Charge nurse on main unit assists with telemetry monitoring. Technology / Equipment EMR: Epic IV Pump: Alaris Medication Dispensing: Omnicell Monitors: Phillips Floating Floating is required within the region and scope of practice. Travelers must be willing to float to all facilities within the assigned region as needed. Decline if not agreeable. If floating mid-shift, travelers will be paid for travel time between facilities and remain on the clock. Regions Region 1 Includes Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, Central Division (Main hospital + Mercy + Pediatric hospital). Floating may occur to any facility within this region. Region 2 Includes Pineville, Anson, Union, Union West, Central Division (Main hospital + Mercy + Pediatric hospital). Region 3 Includes Cleveland, Kings Mountain, Lincoln, Central Division (Main hospital + Mercy + Pediatric hospital). Orientation New Employee Orientation (NEO) 2 days departmental orientation Scheduling Weekend rotation: every other weekend No on-call required Holiday expectations: Travelers will work 75% of holidays Request Time Off (RTO): Up to 6 days off can be approved excluding holidays; time off must be added to the end of the contract if contracted hours are not met Shift times: 7am-7pm and 7pm-7am Schedule cycle: every 6 weeks Other Notes Scrub color: Navy Blue Parking: Free Unit culture: The department functions as a family unit where everyone feels at home and becomes part of the family instantly. #J-18808-Ljbffr