TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Med/Surg / Ortho RN in Redding, California, 96001!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Medical Surgical/Orthopedic
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 12 Hour Days
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: Minimum 2 years in specialty, travel experience required
License: Required
Certifications: BLS Certification
Must-Have:
- Previous travel experience
- 2-3 years experience in specialty
- Ability to work as a team player
Description:
Unit consists of 17 beds.
Nurse to patient ratio is 1 to 5.
The charge nurse is a clinical supervisor without patient assignments, responsible for break relief.
One nurse aide is available for 8 hours during the day.
Weekend requirement includes 4 weekend shifts in a 4-week schedule.
Holiday shifts will be integrated into the permanent staff rotation.
Scrub color is navy.
Portable telemetry boxes are available if needed, with monitor technicians to assist.
Nurses must be able to read and interpret telemetry results and will need to take a dysrhythmia exam.
No ventilators are present in the unit.
A hospitalist is on call 24/7.
There is no IV team.
Respiratory therapy and pharmacy services are available 24/7.
Shifts are from 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM.
Floating may occur to telemetry units with a 1 to 4 ratio, as well as other medical surgical floors.
Floor-specific orientation consists of one shift on the unit.
Common diagnoses include hips, knees, shoulders, and spine injuries.
No intravenous drips are administered.
The hospital has a cancellation policy allowing cancellation of up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment and 3 shifts for assignments shorter than 13 weeks.
Charting is conducted using an electronic medical record system.