RN - Med Surg

Job Opportunity

This position involves caring for pediatric patients, including biliary baby cases, and some patients at the Intermediate Care Unit (IMU) level. The patient-to-nurse ratios are determined by patient acuity, with most cases being low acuity.

Requirements

• Years of Experience: 2 years required
• Epic Experience: Required
• Certifications:
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) - preferred
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - preferred
• Community Hospital Experience: Required
• Floating: Yes, to meet facility needs
• Local Candidates: Not accepted (75-mile radius rule)
• Maximum Request Time Off: 7 days during a 13-week assignment

Preferred Skills

• Accessing/Managing Ports
• BiPAP/CPAP Management
• Blood Product Administration
• Clinical Management of Bowel Obstructions
• Central Line Blood Draw
• Chest Tube Management (Emerson/PleurEvac)
• Colostomy/Ileostomy Management
• Continuous Bladder Irrigation (CBI)
• CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident) Management
• Feeding Tube Care and Management
• Heparin Protocols
• High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) Administration
• Insulin Management
• Interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs)
• Interpretation of Dysrhythmias
• Isolation Precautions and PPE
• IV Insulin Protocols
• Management of Cardiac Drips (No Titration)
• Management of Vasoactive Drips (No Titration)
• Management of Dysrhythmias
• Med/Surg Experience
• Telemetry Monitoring
• Tracheostomy Care and Management
• Wound Care and Wound Vac Operation

Unit Details

• Patient Age Groups: Adolescents, Adults, Pediatrics, Geriatrics
• Daily Census: Approximately 10 patients
• Number of Beds: 18

Interdisciplinary support is available, including Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Phlebotomy, Radiology, Social Services, Pharmacy, and Unit Secretary assistance. The patient diagnoses primarily involve low acuity pediatric and IMU patients.

Orientation and Training

Orientation consists of 40 hours of training. Modules may vary by specialty and are typically non-billable if completed within the first 8 hours of orientation.

Application Requirements

• Complete 7-year work history, including clinical, non-clinical employment, as well as any periods of schooling or leave.
• Two professional references from recent employment, including at least one from a manager.
• Education details for all degrees earned, including area of study, degree type, and institution.