Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: RN
Specialty: Medical/Surgical
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: 12 Hour PM-AM
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience:
Minimum years of experience required.
License:
Active RN license required.
Certifications:
Current BLS and ACLS certifications required.
Must-Have:
Experience with chest tubes and various IV drips.
Description:
Registered Nurse needed for an immediate start.
The position involves D/N rotation with options for 36 or 48 hours per week.
The role includes providing care for a diverse medical patient population rather than surgical patients.
Patients may present with acute or chronic illnesses including sepsis and various infectious processes.
Care for patients with acute kidney injury or chronic kidney disease, including those on hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis, is required.
Experience with diabetes management, GI issues, and fluid/electrolyte imbalances is important.
Nurses will also support patients undergoing alcohol withdrawal, liver disease treatment, and substance misuse care.
Knowledge of endocarditis, heart disease, and skin/wound issues is essential.
The role requires care for patients with acute and chronic respiratory illnesses, including COPD, flu, pneumonia, and cystic fibrosis.
The unit is recognized for treating adult patients requiring specialized medical care.
Responsibilities include handling chest tubes, various lines, tubes, and drips such as diltiazem, heparin, Lasix, insulin, and amiodarone.
Nurses should be proficient in managing telemetry, complex wounds, and the care and maintenance of central lines, including blood draws.