Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: RN (Registered Nurse)
Specialty: MedSurg
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 12H Nights
Hours per Shift: 36 hours per week
Experience: 2 years
License: Required
Certifications: BLS, ACLS
Must-Have: General med-surg experience, experience with surgical population preferred
Description:
Hiring Process: Clinical Offer.
The clinical team will interview the candidate.
If selected, an offer will be extended on behalf of the facility.
Nurse-Patient Ratios: 1:4-5 days, 1:5-6 nights.
Common diagnoses/types of patients: Post-surgical care patients with drains, chest tubes, pain management etc.
Are RNs required to titrate drips? Yes.
Common titratable and/or set rate drips: Analgesics for pain, anticoagulants for blood clots, and antihypertensives for blood pressure control.
Are tele/monitor techs on this unit? Yes, unit is monitored by tele techs in a central monitoring room.
Charge Nurse/House Supervisor: Yes, charge nurse takes an assignment.
Are there nurse aids on this unit? Yes, with established ratios.
RT Equipment: NC up to 6L, Cpap, BiPap if for night use only.
Shifts & Scheduling: Self-scheduling and block scheduling allowed.
Weekend Requirement: Full and part-time employees are expected to self-schedule a minimum of six weekend shifts per six-week schedule.
Holiday Requirement: Yes.
Is there a call or standby requirement? Determined by nursing management and departmental needs.
Floating Requirements: Yes, determined by nursing management and departmental needs; if needed, could float within the designated zone.
Scrub Color/Dress Code: Navy blue.
Unit/Department specific orientation details provided during the week of orientation.
Cancellation Policy: The hospital can cancel up to four shifts per 13-week assignment.
Charting System: EPIC.