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

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Parkersburg
Posted on: October 25, 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: 51627693 Shift: 10, 12, 16H Days 12 hr Days, weekends and holidays 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 - Sunrise BSN License to Trauma Level: Care Shift Notes:12 hr Days, weekends and holidays as scheduled Required (AHA) Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week Contract Weeks:91 26103806EXPTEMP Job Requirements Required for Onboarding Competency Exam Core Mandatory Exam Self Assessment (Skills Checklist) 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Develop strong problem-solving skills and self-reliance as you navigate new environments independently. This independence is not only professionally empowering but also personally fulfilling. Different healthcare facilities may have varying nursing policies and procedures. Adapting to these variations helps you understand the importance of compliance and the rationale behind different policies. In times of public health crises, travel nurses often play essential roles in vaccination campaigns, disease control efforts, and other initiatives that contribute to the well-being of communities. Interacting with patients from diverse backgrounds enhances your cultural sensitivity. This is crucial in providing patient-centered care and fostering positive patient experiences. Working with diverse patient populations and teams hones your emotional intelligence. Understanding and navigating different emotions becomes crucial in providing compassionate patient care.

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