Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $1,790 per week in Englewood, CO

Job Title: RN - Med/Surg Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Medical Surgical Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 07:00 - 19:00 Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 1 year of current Med/Surg experience License: Active RN License Certifications: BLS Required; ACLS Preferred Description: Travel RN position in a Neuro Med/Surg unit. Typical procedures performed on the unit include NIH/stroke assessments, neuro assessments, fall risk assessments, tracheostomy care, and management of feeding tubes.

Job Title: RN - Med/Surg Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Medical Surgical Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 07:00 - 19:00 Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 1 year of current Med/Surg experience License: Active RN License Certifications: BLS Required; ACLS Preferred Description: Travel RN position in a Neuro Med/Surg unit. Unit consists of 38 beds with a staff of 55. Day shift includes 2 charge nurses (without patients) with a 4-5:1 RN ratio. Night shift includes 1-2 charge nurses (depending on staffing) with a 4-5:1 RN ratio. 2 Patient Care Technicians available on each shift. Patient ratios typically estimated at 5:1 or 6:1 but not guaranteed. Equipment used includes IV pumps, seizure monitoring, BiPAP, CPAP (mostly at night), and glucometers. Electronic Medical Records system is Meditech. Candidates must have initiative and be collaborative team players. Preferred skills include neuro experience and familiarity with Meditech. Typical procedures performed on the unit include NIH/stroke assessments, neuro assessments, fall risk assessments, tracheostomy care, and management of feeding tubes. Ideal candidates should possess strong critical thinking skills, the ability to multi-task, and a positive and flexible attitude. Engagement with patient experience tactics is essential.