HI - RN Surgical Acute -Nights (06/15)

Job Title

Any traveler not currently in possession of an active State of HI license must apply upon acceptance of offer. Candidate must have Hawaii License by start of assignment. This is a 34 bed adult surgical job with duties including standard RPN III skills and knowledge in surgical pre/postoperative care. Equipment utilized in the unit/department includes vital signs machines, IV & PCA pumps, WOWS/EMR charting, and Pyxis.

Required skills and minimum years of experience include standard RPN III skills (at least 2 years experience) in order to be proficient in duties and role as a registered nurse; strong work experience in pre/postoperative nursing (i.e. abdominal surgeries, like lap chole/appy, mastectomies, thyroidectomies, chest tubes, drains).

Specific licensures and certifications required include: BLS and ACLS.

Shift or schedule requirements include three 12 hour shifts per week. Floating to other units/departments is possible. Nurse to patient ratio of this unit is 1 RN to 5-6 patients. Dress code: regular nursing uniforms.

Shift: 13-week contract. Surgical is a 12-hr. shift unit. No 'on call' requirement. Must be able to work shifts/weekends. Must be flexible.

Specialty Type: Nursing

Sub Specialties: Med-surg Adult

General Certifications: General Certifications (ACLS, BLS/BCLS)