Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg - $1,924 per week in Parkersburg, WV

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Parkersburg
Posted on: October 24, 2024

Job Description:

TravelNurseSource is working with Infojini Healthcare to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Parkersburg, West Virginia, 26101 Pay Information $1,924 per week About The Position ID: 51613095 Shift: 12H Nights 12 hr nights, weekends as scheduled Description: Unit Notes:ALL SUBMITTALS MUST INCLUDE A UNEXPIRED COPY OF THE CANDIDATES DRIVES LICENSE Unit4N Ortho - Neuro (1033) of beds33-Beds, All private roomsRatios1 to 6Required certificationsBLSCommon diagnoses/Types of patientsAlot of elective surgeries: hips, knees, shoulders; some fractures from falls; back & neck (Neuro-surgeries), as well as general MedSurg Experience or 'Must have' skillsMust have experience with ortho patients & PCA Pumps Are RNs required to titrate drips?NoCommon titratable &/or set rate dripsIV Fluids & PCA pumps. No heparin or other dripsCharge Nurse/House SupervisorThey have a Charge Nurse 24/7. Day charge may take patients if necessary; Night charge will always take a full patient assignment.Are there nurse aids on this unit/RatiosPatient Care Techs (PCT's): Their goal is to have 4 PCT's if the unit is full, but usually a max of 3. Sometimes they may only have 2. It will depend on staffing. PCT Duties include: Vitals, FSBS, ADLs, & they can DC Foleys. RT Equipment (vents, Cpap, BiPap, etc.)They can get Cpap, Bipap & High Flow - managed per RTIs there tele on this unit? Monitor Techs? RNs read strips?Remote tele if needed, monitored by the 3rd floor. RN's do not have to read strips.Shifts & Scheduling"12 Hour Shifts: 0700-1930; 1900-0730 w/ a 1/2 hour lunch break.Perm staff does self-scheduling. Travelers will be scheduled where they are needed. They will allow block scheduling as long as the needs of the unit are met. "Weekend RequirementEvery-other-weekend. Weekend shifts for Nights are Fri/Sat/Sun; Days are Sat/Sun Holiday RequirementHolidays will depend on the needs of the unit. If they don't have enough perm staff to cover holidays, travelers would be expected to work holidays. Is there a call or standby requirement?"Depending on their contract they could be called off for low census (Traveler would need to discuss the specifics w/ their recruiter if they have questions about this)"Floating RequirementsTravelers are the 1st to float. Floating is required to any MedSurg units. If floated to Tele they would be assigned patients w/ in skillset. Scrub Color/Dress CodeRoyal Blue - Scrub jackets are not required; however, if they wear a jacket it must be an actual scrub jacket & must be royal blue. No hoodies or sweat-jackets. Unit/Department specific orientation1 Day of EPIC orientation, then 1 day of orientation on the floor with a preceptor. 3rd day on their own. Additional NotesN/AAdditional QuestionsPLEASE BE SURE TO NOTE ON PRESCREEN TIME-OFF REQUESTS Cancellation may cancel 2 shifts per 13-week assignment and 1 shift for assignments less than 13 weeks Charting BSN License to Trauma Level: Care Shift Notes:12 hr nights, weekends as scheduled Required (AHA) Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week Contract Weeks:91 26099897EXPTEMP Job Requirements Required for Onboarding Competency Exam Core Mandatory Exam Self Assessment (Skills Checklist) 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Adapting to new facilities and teams challenges your problem-solving skills. You learn to navigate different protocols and procedures, honing your ability to think critically and adapt to varying healthcare contexts. Advocating for patients from diverse backgrounds and with different healthcare needs refines your patient advocacy skills, making you a more effective advocate in various healthcare settings. Connect with healthcare professionals nationwide, expanding your professional network. These connections can open doors to new career opportunities, collaborations, and lifelong friendships within the healthcare community. Different healthcare facilities may have varying levels of technological advancements. Working in diverse settings exposes you to a range of medical technologies, contributing to your technological literacy. Healthcare facilities may follow different nursing models and practices. Experiencing these diverse approaches broadens your understanding of nursing and healthcare delivery.

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