RN - MS

Registered Nurse

Profession: RN Specialty: Medical Surgical Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Shift Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum 1 year License: Required Certifications: BLS (AHA) Must-Have: Must have at least 1 year of experience, prefer travel experience

Description: Department consists of 18 beds. Nurse/patient ratios are 1:6. Common diagnoses include COPD, CHF, total joints, hysterectomies, and general post-ops. RNs are not required to titrate drips. Telemetry is available on the unit; staff will monitor and read strips. A charge nurse is available for all shifts. On nights, one of the three nurses is assigned charge along with patient responsibilities. A house supervisor is available for assistance. Nurse aides are present on the unit, with ratios ranging from 1:6 to 1:9 depending on staffing. Respiratory equipment available includes CPAP and BiPAP if established at home. Shifts are scheduled as 12 hours from 7 PM to 7 AM. Every other weekend is required for staffing, typically Friday through Sunday. Holiday shifts will rotate with permanent staff. There is no on-call or standby requirement. No floating requirements to other units. There is no specific scrub color or dress code. Cancellation policy allows for two shifts per 13-week contract. Charting system used is MEDITECH.