Certification DetailsBLS requiredACLS preferred
Job DetailsFacility in Eastern Nebraska is looking for several traveling Med-Surg nurses. The hospital is looking for both day and night shift coverage. The shift will be twelve hours, 13-26 Week Contacts, 36-48 hour guarantee's.
Job RequirementsACLS Preferred, BLS; Department: Med Tele / Ortho RN - 4th Floor North & SouthCommon diagnosis / Types of patients: MedSurg/Tele- joint replacements, fractures, colon resections, COPD exacerbation, prostatectomy, cellulitis, sepsis, ortho trauma, GI bleeds, pneumonia, failure to thriveAre RN's required to titrate drips?: Heparin, lidocaine, and ketamineCommon titratable &/or set rate drips: PCA pumpsIs there a Charge Nurse on each shift? Does the charge nurse take an assignment?: YesAre there nurse aids/patient care techs on this unit? Ratios? Duties?: Yes- 1:10-20Are there Tele/Monitor Techs on this unit? Are RN's required to read their own strips? What brand are the tele monitors?: Tele techs will interpret, RNs should have some tele awarenessFloating Requirements: Yes to other medical surgical areas or units with MedSurg patients waiting for a MedSurg bedScrub Color/Dress Code/Scrubs Provided?: RNs: Navy BlueHow many shifts of unit/department specific orientation?: 2 days
Schedule InformationShifts & Scheduling (Do you allow self-scheduling? Block scheduling?): SELF SCHEDULING. 0630-1900, 1830-0700Weekend Requirements: Every other weekendHoliday Requirements: 2-3 Holidays from Thanksgiving to New Years.
Unit Specific Information# of Beds: 55Nurse:Patient Ratios: 1:5-6This unit typically has multiple discharged and admissions in one day- a nurse is successful on this unit when they can manage the business of the day, have good attendance, are a team player, friendly, compassionate, and cares about patients first.
Additional DetailsHave mechanical lifts in every other room, Big focus on hourly rounding and responsiveness, This unit typically has multiple discharged and admissions in one day- a nurse is successful on this unit when they can manage the business of the day, have good attendance, are a team player, friendly, compassionate, and cares about patients first. They serve patients of all cultures on this unit including Spanish, Karen, BurmeeseRadius Rule: 50 miles AND candidates may not be full time, part time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity.
Location: Omaha, NE, US
Posted Date: 11/21/2024