Registered Nurse- Medical Surgical

Medical Specialties Registered NurseMostly all medical variety of patients as opposed to surgical. Patients with acute or chronic illness such as: sepsis, various infectious processes, acute kidney injury or chronic kidney disease (hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis), diabetes, GI issues, fluid/electrolyte imbalances, alcohol withdrawal, liver disease, substance misuse, endocarditis, heart disease, skin/wound issues, acute and chronic respiratory illness including COPD, flu, pneumonia, and Cystic Fibrosis. DH is a nationally recognized CF center and the adult patients requiring admission come to Medical Specialties. (1 East = 36 beds) (2/3 East = 25 beds)Contract: 13 Weeks Shift: 12 Hrs. - D/N Rotational (36Hrs./Week) Job Code: 20981Required Experience:Chest tubesTubesDrips such as Diltiazem, heparin, Lasix, insulin, or amiodaroneLines/Tubes/drains for post-surgical patientsTrachs/LaryngectomiesTelemetryComplex woundsCentral Lines – care and maintenance and blood draws