Description

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: North Carolina
Agency: MARS Solutions Group
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

RN - MedSurg/Tele

• About Facility:

• 1 Medical Center Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27157

• 885 licensed beds

• Level 1 Trauma Designation

• Teaching Hospital: Yes, Academic Medical Center

• Chest Pain Center

• Stroke Center

• Unit Information: 4A

• Beds: 8

• Census? Average patients/day? 8

• Minimum Years of Experience required: 1 year

• Will you accept a first-time traveler? Travel experience preferred

• Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:

• General Medical; some Cardiac, Pneumonia, UTI, Chest Pain, fluid overload

• Patient Ratios:

• RN: 1:4

• CNA: 1:8

• Required Licensure & Certifications:

• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS

• Skills required:

• PCA, surgical drains, wound care, telemetry - cardiac rhythm interpretation, Cardizem/Amiodarone gtt experience (will accept without but must be comfortable to learn)

• Support within the Department:

• CNA: Supports the RN by obtaining VS and blood glucose checks; assists with hourly safety rounds and ADLs.

• Receptionist/HUC

• Charge nurse: Charge Nurse is a free floating for the majority. On occasion, may have a full assignment.

• Phlebotomy? Yes, peripheral blood draws

• IV/VAT Team? No, we start our own IVs.

• RT 24/7? Yes, available - will need to page for assistance when needed

• Hospitalist 24/7

• Intensivist 24/7

• Telemetry monitoring/tech? Yes. Telemetry monitors on the unit.

• RNs are responsible for reading/interpreting strips during shift

• Technology/Equipment:

• EMR: Epic

• IV Pump: Alaris

• Med dispensing: Omnicell

• Monitors: No monitors in the rooms.

• Unit specific equipment: PCAs, trachs, complex wound care

• Floating: If yes, where?

• Any adult unit, or wherever the travel nurse has competencies to work

• Orientation (facility and unit):

• NEO

• 2 days departmental

• Other notes:

• Scrub Color: Royal Blue

• Parking: Free

• Unit Culture: Friendly, academic medical center