RN - MS Tele

Registered Nurse

Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Med-Surg/Tele Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 2 years in Med-Surg License: Active RN license Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS Must-Have: 1 year of EPIC experience

Description: This position requires floating to other units as needed. Weekend coverage is mandatory. The medication system utilized is Omnicell. Special procedures include ENT surgeries such as tracheostomies and laryngectomies. Plastics procedures involve I&D and Wound VAC management. General surgery procedures include bowel obstructions, mastectomies, cholecystectomies, appendectomies, gunshot wounds, overdoses, and hernia repairs. Surgical oncology procedures may involve pancreatitis treatment. Colorectal surgeries include colectomy and colostomy. Special equipment includes Wound VACs, PCAs, PICC lines, drains, and ostomy care. Floating is required to provide support across units as needed based on patient census. Staff will only float to units for which they are qualified and have demonstrated competencies. Keep in mind that this is a Med-Surg Ortho floor, but travelers should be experienced in both areas due to potential floating needs. Interdisciplinary support is available from IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, and pharmacy. The patient population primarily consists of surgical patients, including adults and geriatrics. Daily census is approximately 32 patients. The unit is equipped with 32 beds.