Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $1,948 per week in Richmond, VA

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: Medical Surgical Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 2 years License: Active RN License Certifications: BLS & ACLS Must-Have: Candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role. Equipment used includes EKG machines, code carts, vital sign machines, vascular Doppler, wound vacs, interpreting services, and bedside monitors.

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: Medical Surgical Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 2 years License: Active RN License Certifications: BLS & ACLS Must-Have: Candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role. BLS & ACLS certification. Pass Basic Rhythm test. Description: General unit information includes a telemetry, medical surgical, and trauma focus. The unit has a total of 33 beds and a staff of 55. Staffing includes a charge nurse, unit secretary, registered nurses, and patient care technicians. Patient ratios are typically 5 to 6 patients per nurse. Equipment used includes EKG machines, code carts, vital sign machines, vascular Doppler, wound vacs, interpreting services, and bedside monitors. The electronic medical record system used is Meditech. Typical procedures performed on the unit include small incision and drainage, peritoneal dialysis, and infrequently thoracentesis. Ideal candidates should have strong patient focus and a high-energy, positive attitude. Dress code includes navy scrubs with no cotton jackets. The unit has received recognition for improvement in patient satisfaction and numerous nominations for excellence. The setting is a renovated facility that features modern technology and patient-centered design.