RN (Registered Nurse)

Department: Med Surg | RN - # Beds: 18 - Nurse/Patient Ratios: 1:06 - Required certifications: BLS - Common diagnoses/Types of patients: COPD, CHF, Total joints, Hysters, general post ops. - Experience: Must have at least 1 year experience, prefer to have travel experience. Will train travelers on things they are unfamiliar with. - Are RNs required to titrate drips: No drips. - Are there tele/monitor techs on this unit: Tele on the unit. SCU RN monitors and reads strips. - Charge Nurse/House Supervisor: Does the charge nurse take an assignment? Charge available for all shifts- Day shift designated charge, Nights one of the 3 nurses are assigned charge as well as patients. House supervisor available. - Are there nurse aids on this unit/Ratios: 1:6-1:9 depending on staffing. - RT Equipment: CPAP, BiPAP if established at home. - Shifts & Scheduling: 12 hours 7-7. Will try to work with requests, scheduler does schedule try to give one generous block of time once a month. - Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend- Fri, Sat, Sun. - Holiday Requirement: Rotate with perm staff. - Is there Call or a Standby requirement?: No - Floating Requirements?: No - Scrub Color/Dress Code: No specific scrub color - Unit/Department specific orientation: Day 1 get a feel for the unit/requirements, then 2- 12 hour shifts.