RN (Registered Nurse)

Travel Nurse PositionWill be expected to multiple units of varying acuity levels. Would only float to ED or CCU if within their skillset.CCU - 10 bedsIMC - 30 bedsMS Level 7 - 27 bedsMS Level 8 - 48 bedsSkilled Care - 33 bedsED - 15 BedsPatient ratios vary depending on the unit:CCU - 1:2-3IMC - 1:4-6MS Level 7 - 1:5-6MS Level 8 - 1:5-8Skilled Care - 1:8-10ED - (we haven't done unit discovery, but will fill in after we do)Required Certifications (i.e., BLS, ACLS?): BLS, ACLS, if working in CCU or EDCommon diagnoses/Types of patients: NSTEMI, Pneumonia, Sepsis, Diabetes, Heart Disease. Diverticulitis, and moreExperience or 'Must have' skills: Must have 5 years of experience. Prefer someone with 1 year of ICU experience or 1 year of ED experience. Ideally an ICU/Stepdown traveler that is comfortable floating to lower acuity units. Must be comfortable taking ratios from 1:2-10. Looking for someone who is Flexible, Adaptable, has Multi-functional expertise, and good Problem solving skills.Are RNs required to titrate drips? Yes if working in ED, CCU. Traveler would be expected to manager all critical drips.Common titratable &/or set rate drips: HeparinIs there a Charge Nurse on each shift & on each unit? Does the charge nurse take an assignment? Yes, Charge may take an assignment as needed.Are there nurse aids/patient care techs on the units? Ratios? Duties? Ratios 1: 7-15. Typical Job Duties: ADLS, vitals, bathing, toileting, feeding, repositioning, answering call lights, blood sugars.RT Equipment (Vents, Cpap, BiPap, High Flow, etc.) Are RNs required to do anything with these besides trouble shoot? RT assigned to multiple units, but will administer breathing tx and manage any resp equipment (Vents, trachs, bipap, cpap, airvo); nurses are expected to be able to troubleshoot equipment.Are there tele/monitor techs on the units? Are RNs required to read their own strips? What brand are the tele monitors? Yes, Monitor tech available 24/7. Nurses expected to be able to read and interpret tele. Will be expected to print strips, perform measurements, and identify rhythms.Shifts & Scheduling (Do you allow self-scheduling? Block scheduling?): Self Scheduling - 3 12 hours shifts/Week. Travelers will be asked to submit their ideal schedule to manager, however, nothing is finalized until the schedule has been balanced. Travelers are expected to be flexible and help fill gaps in permanent staffing. Schedule made out for 4 weeks at a time.Weekend Requirements: Every other weekendHoliday Requirements May be asked to go in the Holiday Rotation, Split between Group A and Group BIs there a call or standby requirement? NoHow are units assigned? i.e. via text message, daily sheet assignments, set schedule? Will received their assignment via Text Message within 2 hrs prior to shift start. Travelers will be asked to clock in on assigned unit for cost-center and fill out time sheet daily.Scrub Color/Dress Code: Navy BlueHow many shifts of unit/department specific orientation? 1 day of orientation and 1 day with a preceptor. Will only receive orientation to 1 unit before being asked to go on their own.