RN - MS
Profession: RN
Specialty: Medical Surgical
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night Shift
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: Minimum 1 year
License: Required
Certifications: BLS (AHA)
Must-Have: Must have at least 1 year of experience, prefer travel experience
Description:
Department consists of 18 beds.
Nurse/patient ratios are 1:6.
Common diagnoses include COPD, CHF, total joints, hysterectomies, and general post-ops.
RNs are not required to titrate drips.
Telemetry is available on the unit; staff will monitor and read strips.
A charge nurse is available for all shifts.
On nights, one of the three nurses is assigned charge along with patient responsibilities.
A house supervisor is available for assistance.
Nurse aides are present on the unit, with ratios ranging from 1:6 to 1:9 depending on staffing.
Respiratory equipment available includes CPAP and BiPAP if established at home.
Shifts are scheduled as 12 hours from 7 PM to 7 AM.
Every other weekend is required for staffing, typically Friday through Sunday.
Holiday shifts will rotate with permanent staff.
There is no on-call or standby requirement.
No floating requirements to other units.
There is no specific scrub color or dress code.
Cancellation policy allows for two shifts per 13-week contract.
Charting system used is MEDITECH.
