Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,563 per week in Fort Wayne, IN

Job Title: RN Centralized Registry Float Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Medical Surgical Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12H Days Hours per Shift: 7am - 7pm Experience: Minimum 2 years License: IN license (or compact as of 7/1/20) required Certifications: BLS through AHA required Must-Have: Candidate must have at least 1.5 years of Level 1, Level 2, or tertiary experience. The unit serves a diverse population of patients with varying diagnoses including chronic illnesses such as COPD, diabetes, CHF, and end-stage renal disease.

Job Title: RN Centralized Registry Float Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Medical Surgical Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12H Days Hours per Shift: 7am - 7pm Experience: Minimum 2 years License: IN license (or compact as of 7/1/20) required Certifications: BLS through AHA required Must-Have: Candidate must have at least 1.5 years of Level 1, Level 2, or tertiary experience. Description: Candidates must have at least 1.5 years of Level 1, Level 2, or tertiary experience. Candidates must have at least 1 year of medical surgical experience in a large hospital (450+ beds). The unit serves a diverse population of patients with varying diagnoses including chronic illnesses such as COPD, diabetes, CHF, and end-stage renal disease. The unit also manages GI issues such as pancreatitis, bleeding, and inflammatory bowel diseases. Infections like pneumonia, cellulitis, sepsis, and UTIs are also treated. Neurological issues, including stroke, dementia, and traumatic brain injuries, are part of the unit's care. Patients with mental health disorders including depression, anxiety, and substance abuse are also cared for. Various procedures are performed, including colonoscopies, thoracentesis, paracentesis, bronchoscopy, and minor surgeries. General medical surgical nursing care is provided. Required skills and tasks include assessments, care planning, inter-professional communication, and the utilization of EHR. Equipment used includes Epic electronic records, pyxis machines, and IV pumps. Patient ratios are 1:5-6. Shifts are 12 hours, including 3 weekend shifts in 4 weeks. Candidates must have BLS certification and an IN license (or compact as of 7/1/20). Dress code consists of Caribbean blue scrubs. Candidates will float to other medical units as necessary. There is a requirement for supplemental staff to complete a general hospital orientation and nursing orientation, which includes Epic classes. The charting system used is Epic. A BSN is not required.