Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg 1,980 per week

Certification Details

Certifications: Active nursing license in good standing (with compact if indicated), BLS required, ACLS preferred, current NIH (must be certified annually)
Certifications Required: Active nursing license in good standing (with compact if indicated), BLS required, ACLS preferred, current NIH (must be certified annually)
Job Details

Hospital: Frankfort Regional Medical Center
Location: TriStar
Address: 299 Kings Daughters Drive Frankfort, KY 40601
Unit Name: 611 - 4th Floor Med/Surg
Building: Main
Cost Center: 31768
Job Requirements

Must have: Telemetry experience, post-Percutaneous Coronary Intervention experience
Advanced skills needed: preferred experience with chest tubes, NG tubes, wound vac, drains, post-dialysis assessment skills, central lines, blood transfusions
Procedures performed on unit: telemetry monitoring, paracentesis
Requested Skill Set: General med/surg skills, EKG interpretation, CPAP management, Port access
Schedule Information

Scheduling requirements: Every other weekend, three 12-hour shifts per week
Floating policy: May float to 3 South (post-surgical med/surg), or to PCU (to staff tele overflow)
Unit Specific Information

Number of Beds: 46
Patient Ratios: 6:1
Unit staffing description: Clinical Nurse Coordinators (charge nurse), RNs, LPNs, PCTs, Nurse Externs, Unit Clerks - staffing based on patient census
Type of equipment: GE Apex Pro Telemetry box, Hoyer lift, Sara Steady, Baxter IV pumps, iMobile, Alaris PCA IV pump, Welch Allen Vitals machine, Glucometer
Documentation system: Meditech Expanse
Patient Experience requirements: At least two years med/surg experience
Additional Details

Dress Code: Navy blue or Gray scrubs. NO ROYAL BLUE SCRUBS ARE PERMITTED
Unit Prizes done bi-weekly for patient/staff recognition for exceptional teamwork and patient care
Awards/Recognition: Daisy Nominations, Inclusion in staff and hospital celebrations
We utilize GroupMe to communicate information, ask questions, and to celebrate one another
The unit is home to several travelers who have continued to extend contracts due to excellent teamwork and amazing staff
The unit is fully supported with a director and Manager, as well as a clinical educator
We have excellent interdisciplinary communication and collaboration with all providers
We are continuously requesting and receiving new equipment and supplies