TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Nashville, Tennessee, 37203!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: RN
Specialty: Med Surg
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum 2 years
License: Current RN License
Certifications: BLS
Must-Have:
Time Management and Efficiency
Teamwork
Description:
Unit Information:
Number of Beds: 36
Number of Staff: 40 RNs (8 bedside RNs per shift)
Day Shift: 8 RNs, 1 Charge RN, 1 Unit Secretary, 1 Manager, 1 CN
Night Shift: 8 RNs
Patient Ratios: 1:5
Type of Equipment:
Bariatric fitted ADLs
Wound Vacs
Drains
Lifts
EMR: Meditech
Typical Hiring Profile:
Skill set most recruited for:
Candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role.
Preferred or Nice to Have:
Candidates with these skills will be considered first.
Background in post-op surgical areas (i.e., vascular, bariatric, urology, general surgery, colorectal, and general surgery)
List of Typical Procedures Performed:
Maintenance of post-op surgical procedure sites
Wound care (i.e., packing, dressing changes, wound vac maintenance)
Foley Catheter care (Continuous bladder irrigation)
Ostomy appliance changed and maintenance
Nasogastric Tube insertion and suction
TPN
Blood Administration
Central Line Care and dressing changes
Bedside Shift Report
Best Personality Fit:
Outgoing and customer service oriented
Unit Guidelines/Policies:
Prompt attendance
Open communication
Professional appearance
Attentive and responsive to patient needs