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Provide intermediate/stepdown-level nursing care across a mixed-acuity unit encompassing IMC, telemetry, and med-surg patient populations
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Care for a diverse patient census including surgical (general abdominal, urology, orthopedic), neurological/spine (CVA/TIA, craniotomies, spinal surgeries), and general medical patients (CHF, COPD, renal failure, GI disorders, DVT, pneumonia)
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Perform and manage cardiac strip interpretation, chest tubes, trach care, NGT placement and management, JP drains, wound vacs, wound care/dressing changes, blood product transfusions, TPN/tube feeding, and urinary/fecal collection devices
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Manage line care including PICC, Midline, CVL, and PIV placement; titrate drips including Heparin, Insulin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, and beta-blockers/antihypertensives
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Document and chart using Epic EMR; operate Baxter IV pumps and Omnicell medication dispensing systems
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Float within scope of practice to adult inpatient units (Med-Surg, Ortho/Neuro/Surgical, Heart and Vascular, Oncology, Observation) in rotation with other travelers; may be expected to precept students
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Active Registered Nurse (RN) license; South Dakota Board of Nursing licensure required
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Minimum 1 year of nursing experience in an intermediate/stepdown or comparable setting
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BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
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Epic EMR experience required (mandatory for first-time travelers)
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Comfortability accepting med-surg assignments in addition to IMC/stepdown assignments
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Must reside at least 100 miles from any facility location to be eligible
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Prior experience with post neuro-intervention patients (education and resources provided by the unit if not)
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Experience with drip titration including Heparin, Insulin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, and Esmolol (training available for less familiar medications)
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Familiarity with orthopedic trauma, total joint care, and neuro/spine surgical patient populations
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Openness to weekend-only scheduling (WOW) as this may be an available option
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Strong unit support structure including dedicated charge nurses (non-patient-load), a daily flex nurse, IV/VAT team, phlebotomy, respiratory therapy 24/7, hospitalist coverage 24/7, and nurse clinician resources during day shift
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Free on-site parking and a structured orientation program including classroom time, online learning, and precepted shifts on the unit
