TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Chattanooga, Tennessee, 37404!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: RN
Specialty: Med Surg
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum 2 years
License: RN
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, Telemetry
Must-Have:
- Cardiac/telemetry knowledge
- EKG rhythm identification
Description:
ACLS is required.
Will accept a 48-hour guarantee.
The unit has 30 cardiac med-surg beds.
Patient ratios are 1:6.
Each shift is staffed with 6 nurses and a free charge nurse to assist.
A unit secretary is available on dayshift, along with 3 patient care technicians (PCTs) per shift.
Common cardiac medications include titrated drips for Cardizem and heparin, as well as non-titratable drips for dopamine, dobutamine, and amiodarone.
Self-scheduling is utilized.
Equipment includes GE telemetry and Rover, portable workstations on wheels (WOWs), and Welch-Allen vital signs machines.
The documentation system is Meditech.
Scheduling requirements are for three full 12-hour shifts, with 3-4 weekend shifts per 4-week scheduling period.
Floating policy includes rotation with other travel nurses.
Patient experience requirements include NRC compliance.
The unit has the highest scoring for inpatient med-surg employee satisfaction.
There are 12 internal awards for employees and leaders within the department.
New technology includes a 12-lead EKG present on the unit.
Dress code requires navy blue scrubs.
Shared governance is available at the unit and facility level.