RN - Medsurg - Registry Float - Will accept local travelers

Med Surg Registered Nurse

12 hr. shift Nights 7pm-7am General medical and surgical units We see a diverse population of patients with varying diagnoses including chronic illnesses such as COPD, diabetes, CHF, end stage renal disease. We manage GI issues such as pancreatitis, bleeding, gastroparesis, inflammatory bowel diseases. We also manage infections such as pneumonia, cellulitis, sepsis, UTI, c-diff, etc. We may also care for patients with neurological issues such as stroke, dementia, traumatic brain injuries. We also have patients with mental health disorders including depression, anxiety, substance abuse, etc. Our patients will undergo procedures such as colonoscopies, thora and paracentesis, bronchoscopy, and minor surgeries (lap chole, incision and drainage, biopsies, amputation). General job duties. Types of procedures required. General medical surgical nursing care. Skills and tasks required would be assessments, care planning, inter-professional communication, utilization of the EHR, IV pumps, wound vacs, heat/cooling pads, feeding pumps, feeding tubes, chest tubes, management of heparin and insulin drips, IV therapy management. Equipment utilized in the unit/dept. Epic electronic record, pyxis machines, Accucheck blood glucose, hospira IV pumps, SCDs for VTE prevention, heating/cooling pads, telemetry monitoring Minimum one year Med Surg hospital experience. Two years is preferred. Specific licensures and certifications/registrations required. BLS, IN State or compact RN license Shift or schedule requirements. 12-hour shifts, 3 weekend shifts in 4 weeks Medsurg RN's will float to areas in greatest need. Patient ratios are 1:5. BLS and IN license (or compact license as of 7/1/20). Dress Code: Caribbean Blue scrubs EPIC charting Facility will accept local travelers within any radius, no change to rate. Will primarily be working ASU overflow unit but will float to other medsurg units as needed Specific training and orientation program. We require supplemental staff to go through our Jump Start orientation, this includes 1 day of general hospital orientation, then approximately 5 days of nursing orientation, Epic classes are included. Alto Health Care Staffing is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.