Travel Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical Unit

References: At least one reference must be from the same unit/specialty as the job you're applying to.

Unit Details:

• Nurse-to-patient ratios: 1:3-6 for Med-Surg; 1:10-13 for swing bed.
• Common patient population/diagnoses include diabetes, MI, CHF, A-fib, cellulitis, GI bleeds, UTI, pneumonia, COVID, chest pain, gastroenteritis, falls, weakness, electrolyte imbalances, and COPD. Large elderly population with chronic conditions.
• RNs titrate insulin, heparin, and most medications until patients are transferred out, if warranted.
• No tele techs on the unit; RNs read and interpret their own strips using Phillips monitors.
• Charge RN typically carries a light patient assignment.
• No RT on the unit; staff perform ABGs, breathing treatments, and 12 Lead EKGs.
• Access/de-access ports, PICC care, wound care/wound vac, and mixing/preparing medications.

Shift & Scheduling:

• Modified self-scheduling. Final schedules are balanced to unit needs, and travelers must be flexible to help fill permanent scheduling gaps.
• Every other to every 3rd weekend.
• May be asked to participate in holiday rotation.
• No call or standby.

Floating Requirements:

• All positions work in acute Med/Surg, swing bed, and ER, with floating between Med/Surg/swing bed and ER.

Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

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