Travel Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical Unit

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.

Additional Details:

An interview may not be available prior to offer.

Required Credentials:

• You are required to pass a Basic Dysrhythmia/EKG exam during onboarding.

Special Requests:

• Cannot have worked at any CommonSpirit location within the last 12 months.
• At least one reference must be from the same unit/specialty as the job you're applying to.
• Cannot apply to more than one job order on the same unit and shift at the facility.
• Holiday requirement is negotiable.

Unit Details:

• Patient ratios: max 1 RN:4-5 patients on days, 1 RN:5 patients on nights.
• Common diagnoses/patient population: CHF, diabetic complications and diabetic wounds, pneumonia (bacterial and viral), COPD exacerbations, hip fractures, COVID-19, and may include general pediatric patients.
• Common post-op cases: TURPs, hip and knee replacements, cholecystectomy, appendectomy.
• Infrequent titration of Heparin and Bumex drips.
• Uses CPAP, BiPAP, and high flow.
• Telemetry is monitored by CCU staff; tele board is visible to med-surg staff.
• Charge nurse and house supervisor coverage on both day and night shifts.
• CNA support: 1-3 CNAs on day shift, 1 CNA on night shift.

Shift & Scheduling:

• Every other weekend.
• If placed on low census, expected to report within 30 minutes of call.

Floating Requirements:

• RNs not fully cross-trained to other departments are expected to assist as "helping hands" when floating. May elect to fully cross-train to other departments.