TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Augusta, Georgia, 30901!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Medical Surgical
Duration: 12 weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12 hours (19:00 - 07:00)
Experience: Minimum 1 year; first timers accepted
License: GA or Compact license required
Certifications: BLS
Must-Have:
- General Med Surg Unit experience
- Patient Population: Adults to Geriatrics
Description:
All RN roles are expected to perform their own vital sign checks and blood glucose checks.
Candidates must have a minimum of 1 year of experience.
Patient ratio is 1:6.
Unit systems include Epic and Pyxis.
Scrub color required is navy blue.
Floating within the facility and scope of practice is required as needed.
Call requirements include every other weekend and holidays, with relief charge as needed.
If one major holiday falls within the assignment period, the traveler is expected to work it.
If two major holidays fall within the assignment period, the traveler is expected to work both.
If three major holidays fall within the assignment period, the traveler is expected to work two.
The major holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve/New Year’s Day.
Full compliance is required to start on time.
If not compliant in time, the push back is 2 weeks due to the bi-weekly orientation schedule.
Previous charge experience is preferred.
Charting system experience is required, specifically with Epic.
Blood product administration, central line blood draw, and chest tubes experience is preferred.
Experience with continuous bladder irrigation and heparin is desired.
Candidates should be knowledgeable about isolation precautions and PPE.
Experience in starting and maintaining IVs, as well as wound care, is required.
Candidates should also have experience with substance withdrawal and surgical drains.
Interdisciplinary support is provided by physical therapy, respiratory services, and pharmacy.
The patient population includes medical-surgical patients.
Special procedures or equipment details can be discussed during the interview process.
Administering oxygen and managing PCA, including peripheral line care and phlebotomy, is required.