Registered Nurse (RN) – MedSurg Job Overview A travel opportunity is available for an experienced Registered Nurse in a Surgical Specialty Unit. The position offers guaranteed hours with an expected start date in December. Unit Information Number of Beds: 20 private Patient Ratios: 4:1 for total patient care; 5:1 with a patient care technician Unit Staffing: Typically 4-5 nurses on the floor, with 1 technician available Type of Equipment: Alaris IV Pumps CADD epidural Alaris PCA Pyxis Medication Dispensing Machine Telemetry EKG Bladder scanner Wound vacs Capnostream machines SCD Pumps Documentation System: Meditech Scheduling Requirements: Required to work every third weekend, along with two Mondays and two Fridays in a four-week period Floating Policy: To similar medical/surgical/telemetry units Experience Requirements: High-paced unit environment Qualifications Required Skills: Med-surg experience Advanced Skills: Understanding of post-operative care Procedures Performed: Ostomy management, irrigation, and related care NGT placement and management Foley catheter placement and maintenance Central line management JP drains and wound management IV starts and blood administration Nutritional supplementation including TPN and G/J tubes Certifications Required: BLS Dress Code Uniform: Royal Blue tops and Black or Royal Blue bottoms Awards & Recognition HCA Unit of Distinction for Med-Surg 2021