TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Seattle, Washington, 98104!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Medical Surgical
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience required
License: Active nursing license required
Certifications: BLS required; ACLS preferred
Must-Have: Strong medical-surgical background
Description:
The Registered Nurse will work in a burn reconstructive unit.
The patient population includes adult burn, plastic surgery, and pediatric trauma and burn patients.
The average daily census is approximately 22 patients.
This unit features a total of 15 rooms and 26 beds.
The nurse-to-patient ratio is 3-4:1 during day shifts and 4-5:1 during night shifts.
Weekend shifts will be required every other weekend.
Travelers will float within their scope to meet facility needs.
Preferred candidates will have experience with pediatric patients, but it's not required.
Special procedures include anesthesia-assisted wound care with nitrous available for patients.
There are dedicated tank rooms and a bathroom for wound care procedures.
A wound care RN will assist the primary RN during the day shift.
The facility provides multidisciplinary support including physical therapy, respiratory services, and pharmacy.
Charting is completed using an electronic medical record system.
Candidates must be willing to train for specialized care related to burns and pediatrics.
Candidates will need to manage various medical tasks, including IV therapy, wound care, and patient monitoring.
Usual attire for the staff is blue scrubs, which are provided by the facility.
Compliance and additional training may be required based on specific patient care needs.