Registered Nurse - Outpatient Oncology

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - Kalispell, MT

ONS/CHEMO Certification Required

Hospital Information: Address: 310 Sunnyview Ln, Kalispell, MT 59901 Level III Trauma Center 145 Beds

General Information

Minimum Years of Experience: 1 year with strong MS experience

First-time traveler: Yes, with strong experience

Surgical Floor (2nd Floor) 18 Beds

Patient Types:

• Medical: CHF, Sepsis, COPD, CVA, DVT, PE, Cellulitis, AKI, ETOH, Psych, IVDA, Hospice
• Post Surgical Patients: Ortho, Neuro, Urology, GYN, ENT, GI Surgeries (Hemicoloctomy, Exploratory lap, GIB), Spinal Surgeries (ECDF, Fusions, Lami), GU (TURP, Cysto)
• Oncology patients are now seen on this floor, but travelers will not have to give chemo unless specifically stated in submission

Day: 1:5-6 NIHSS - required BLS ONS – Required for Unit "Surgical 2nd – Oncology" only

Epidural/PCA/Medication management, Drain/Ostomies management, chest tubes, wound care/wound vacs, general post-surgical recovery, post-op ortho, PICC lines

CNAs (Ratio: 1:8) May have primary patient care for 1-2 patients in your ratio May lower ratios if there is not a CNA Available Shift Unit Manager- sometimes have patients Unit Secretary: Day shift- 07:00-1930 Centralized Tele monitor with tele tech: 24/7 Hospitalist, RT 24/7

EMR: Meditech IV Pump: Baxter Medication Dispensing: Pyxis

1 Day of General Orientation (includes Meditech training) 12-hour shift to orienting to different units

Med/Surg Combo – Surgical and Oncology Patients Med/Surg Ortho – Ortho/Surgical and Hospice Brendan House – LTAC/Nursing Home patients – orientation provided Behavioral Health (formerly Pathways) is a department of Logan Health Medical Center that provides acute inpatient services for mental health and substance abuse – orientation provided Med/Surg General/Covid ED Holding (same patient ratio within the MS units)

Day: 0700-1930; Night: 1930-0700 Every other weekend rotation Attempt to put travelers on pattern schedule but this may vary at times Able to look for unit assignment in the scheduling system (API), or check with staffing office. Shift huddle on each unit before every shift Holidays: 1-2 Holidays over the winter Eve is a holiday for the night shift Day shift is the day of the holiday Overtime: May be available, not required Time-Off: Able to approve 5 days; if more email MS leadership On Call- optional Scrub Color: Navy Blue Free Parking: Free Parking White boards in all rooms, hourly rounding There is potential for extending. Potential full-time conversion option. Soft Skills: Flexible, teamwork, hardworking, dedicated