Registered Nurse (RN) – MedSurg Job Overview A travel opportunity is available for an experienced Registered Nurse in a Surgical Specialty Unit. The position offers guaranteed hours with an expected start date in December. Unit Information • Number of Beds: 20 private • Patient Ratios: 4:1 for total patient care; 5:1 with a patient care technician • Unit Staffing: Typically 4-5 nurses on the floor, with 1 technician available • Type of Equipment: • Alaris IV Pumps • CADD epidural • Alaris PCA • Pyxis Medication Dispensing Machine • Telemetry • EKG • Bladder scanner • Wound vacs • Capnostream machines • SCD Pumps • Documentation System: Meditech • Scheduling Requirements: Required to work every third weekend, along with two Mondays and two Fridays in a four-week period • Floating Policy: To similar medical/surgical/telemetry units • Experience Requirements: High-paced unit environment Qualifications • Required Skills: Med-surg experience • Advanced Skills: Understanding of post-operative care • Procedures Performed: • Ostomy management, irrigation, and related care • NGT placement and management • Foley catheter placement and maintenance • Central line management • JP drains and wound management • IV starts and blood administration • Nutritional supplementation including TPN and G/J tubes • Certifications Required: BLS Dress Code Uniform: Royal Blue tops and Black or Royal Blue bottoms Awards & Recognition • HCA Unit of Distinction for Med-Surg 2021