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Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $1,791 per week in Falls Church, VA

TravelNurseSource

Falls Church, VA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$1,790.51–$1,790.51
SKILLS
Anemia, Basic Life Support (BLS), Cancer, Congestive Heart Failure, Electrocardiogram, Electronic Medical Records, Epic Systems, High Availability, Hospice Care, Identify Issues, Medicine, Nursing, Oximetry, Pharmacy, RMON, Registered Nurse (RN), Respiratory Therapy, Surgical Nursing, Team Player, Telemetry
LOCATION
Falls Church, VA
POSTED
1 day ago
TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Falls Church, Virginia, 22042!

Job Title: Medical-Surgical Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Women's Medicine Unit Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: 7 PM - 7 AM Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: 2 Years Required License: Active RN License Certifications: BLS Must-Have: - Must pass an ECG Exam on day 2. - Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills. - Ability to function independently and support a developing team. Description: Women’s Medicine Unit features 48 private rooms, including three negative pressure rooms. The ratio of nurses to patients is 4:1-5:1. Charge nurses do not take patients but manage bedboard and assignments. In tight staffing situations, the second charge nurse may take patients. Certified nursing assistants and clinical technicians have a ratio of approximately 8:1-10:1, and a unit secretary is available. Weekend requirement includes four weekend shifts every six weeks, with shifts on Saturdays and Sundays for days and Friday through Sunday nights for nights. A holiday rotation is established among the staff. Navy blue scrubs are required. Telemetry and continuous pulse oximetry are used, with remote monitoring of patients 24/7. Electronic Medical Records utilized is Epic. Nurses manage heparin drips and titrate them, along with cardiac and insulin drips that do not require titration. Respiratory therapy is available 24/7, in addition to pharmacy services. 12-hour shifts are followed, working from 7 AM to 7:30 PM and 7 PM to 7:30 AM. Self-scheduling is practiced, and block scheduling is permitted if preferred. Floating may occur to other medical-surgical units. Orientation includes three shifts on the unit with a preceptor. Common diagnoses in this unit include acute respiratory failure, heart failure exacerbation, altered mental status, falls, failure to thrive, small bowel obstruction, cancer-related issues, sepsis, gastrointestinal bleed, ascites, anemia, acute kidney injury, and sickle cell crises. End-of-life hospice care is also provided. There is a significant emphasis on teamwork, adaptability, and the ability to mentor and educate less experienced staff members. This role suits nurses who are confident, proactive, and thrive in fast-paced environments, while fostering a collaborative team culture.

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