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.