Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg 2,108 per week

Certification Details Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP.
Common titratable &/or set rate drips: Insulin, antibiotics.
Job Details A Critical Access hospital in Southern Idaho is in need of a Med-Surg RN to work a 13 week travel assignment.
The nurse will be working 12 hour shifts.
For more information please contact Medical Solutions and ask to speak with a Career Consultant.
Job Requirements The nurse is required to have 2 years recent experience and their BLS (ACLS is preferred).
Experience or 'Must have' skills: 2 years experience.
Schedule Information Shifts & Scheduling: 12 hours, 7-7.
Manager will make schedule, do try to block nights together.
Staff are allowed to swap shifts.
Weekend Requirement: yes, minimum of 5 weekend shifts per 6 week schedule period, may be more if there is a need.
• Nights: Fri and Sat, Days: Sat or Sun.
Holiday Requirement: yes if there is a need.
Unit Specific Information Unit: Medical Surgical Elmore Hospital
Common diagnoses/Types of patients: Pediatrics to geriatrics.
Typical MedSurg patients- pneumonia, CHF, COPD, hysterectomy, choles, appys; babies with elevated bilirubin, asthma exacerbation, and SWING bed patients (rehab).
• of Beds: 10 can expand to 18.
Nurse:Patient Ratios: Typically 1:4, average is 1:5 can go up to 1:6 on rare occasion.
RT Equipment: Everything except for vents- CPAP, BiPAP home regimen, occasional high flow.
RT will set up and monitor.
Are there tele/monitor techs on this unit: Remote tele tech.
Preferred if RN can read strips.
Currently, we are using Spacelab monitors, which will be moved to Philips in May 2024.
Are there nurse aids/patient care techs on this unit: Yes, 1:10.
Is there a Charge Nurse on each shift: Charge nurse will take a 1:2 assignment on occasion- travelers may be charge if they have charge experience, will typically be travelers that have extended.
How many shifts of unit/department specific orientation: Two 12-hour shifts on the unit with a preceptor.
Additional Details Floating Requirements: could float to L&D or ED for helping hands.
Scrub Color/Dress Code: Any scrub color and patterns are allowed.
Scrubs are also provided but not required to be worn.