Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in a mixed acuity unit and demonstrate proficiency in patient care for a variety of respiratory conditions.

Qualifications

• Minimum Years of Experience: 2 years required
• Traveler Experience: Unit will accept first-time travelers
• Local Candidates: Accepted
• Required Skills:
  • IV start
  • Ventilator management
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • CPAP/BiPAP usage
  • Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Certifications:
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Preferred Certification: NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)

Job Details

• Target Ratios: 1:4-5 (mixed acuity unit, with PCU and MS/Tele patients)
• Extreme Situations: May adjust to a 1:6 ratio
• Contract Duration: 13-26 weeks accepted
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts from 18:45 to 07:15
• RTO (Requested Time Off): 7 days maximum for auto-offer
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend

Patient Population

The unit primarily serves patients with conditions such as:

• COPD exacerbations
• Pneumonia
• Respiratory distress
• COVID-19
• Influenza
• Pulmonary embolisms

Please note that the patient population may include those who have tested positive for COVID-19.

Unit Information

Our unit operates with a higher acuity level compared to a standard medical-surgical unit. Key features include:

• A team lead present with a 3:1 patient-to-nurse ratio
• Two respiratory therapists available for collaboration
• An assistant nurse manager providing support
• A total of 48 beds on the unit
• Patient care assistants ratio of 9-10:1

Available resources also include an Admission/Discharge nurse, a Vascular Access Team, Rapid Response Team, Code Team, and Behavioral Health Team.

Special Equipment

The unit is equipped to handle a variety of medical equipment and drips, including:

• Chest tubes
• Dopamine
• Cardizem
• Heparin
• Ventilators, tracheostomy tubes, CPAP, and BiPAP devices

Unit Systems

Our unit utilizes the following systems:

• Pyxis
• EPIC
• SBAR communication method

Orientation and Scheduling

New staff will undergo a 24-hour orientation to familiarize themselves with unit protocols. The unit can accommodate block scheduling if the needs of the unit are met.

Scrubs

Scrubs are not provided; candidates are required to wear white or navy blue scrubs.

Additional Information

Candidates must pass EKG testing prior to starting in this specialty.