TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Jackson, Mississippi, 39216!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: RN (Registered Nurse)
Specialty: Medical Surgical
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 12H Days
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: Minimum of 2 years RN experience with a minimum of 6 months recent level 1 trauma experience required or experience at a larger facility with a lot of surgeries/high acuity patients.
License: Active RN License required
Certifications: BLS Certification required
Must-Have: Proficient with EPIC charting; at least 1 completed travel assignment highly preferred but not required.
Description:
The position requires a minimum of 2 years of RN experience.
Candidates must have at least 6 months of recent level 1 trauma experience or experience at a larger facility with a high volume of surgeries and high acuity patients.
RNs must be comfortable with lines and chest tubes.
Candidates are expected to be proficient with EPIC charting, as there will be no training during orientation.
The unit consists of various beds across multiple departments.
Nurse to patient ratios typically range from 1:5 up to 1:6, with adjustments made for higher acuity patients.
Common diagnoses include general medical-surgical conditions, congestive heart failure, diabetes, post-surgical care, trauma, acute kidney injury, sickle cell anemia, gastroparesis, and respiratory illnesses.
RNs are responsible for titrating heparin drips.
Each unit has telemetry capability, and patients are monitored continuously.
Nurse managers are available during regular business hours Monday through Friday.
Charge RNs take on a light patient assignment but may take a full load if necessary.
Each unit has dedicated educators and managers, while smaller units may share resources.
Assistance from respiratory therapy is available for CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen needs.
There is no self-scheduling for travelers expected to fill scheduling gaps, but managers will accommodate block scheduling as possible.
Standard requirements include working every other weekend or two weekends per month, with a rotation for holiday requirements.
Floating between all medical-surgical units is expected, with higher acuity patients assigned to core staff.
Scrub colors must be solid and professional.
Orientation includes paperwork, system logins, a tour of the unit, and scheduling discussions.
There is no listed cancellation policy.
The charting system used is EPIC.