Travel Nurse (RN) - Tele/Stepdown (Telemetry/PCU) - RAPID CITY, South Dakota

Epic Travel Staffing is hiring a Travel RN - PCU - Ortho Neuro Surgical (ONS) 48's Shift : Nights / 7p-7a (12x4) 48 hours per week, up to 4 out of the 6 weekends, which include Fri, Sat and Sun Length : 13 weeks Requirements: SD License 1 year of nursing experience required Completion of a nursing education program that is approved by a board of nursing Previous experience with our types of patients, including IMC/stepdown acuity and Neuro Skills Required: Ability to read/interpret cardiac strips, chest tubes, trach care (no fresh traches), NGT tube placement and management, JP drains, line management - PICC/Midline/CVL/PIV placement, wound vacs (Wound Care RN will change out the vac but RN must know how to assess and will need to change to wet/dry dressing in case of malfunction), wound care/dressing changes, medication administration, TPN/tube feeding, blood product transfusions, urinary and fecal collection devices BLS ACLS NIHSS Post neuro-intervention is a preferred experience Epic strongly preferred Other Details: Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes, if greater than 1 year of experience 1st time traveler MUST have EPIC experience Travelers must live 100 miles away from any Monument Health facility Beds: 64 - spread across 2 floors Patient Types: This is a mixed acuity unit meaning there will be Intermediate Care acuity as well as Tele and MedSurg - please ensure traveler understands Surgical: Urology, prostatectomy, bowel obstruction, mass removal, cholecystectomy, appendectomy, general abdominal surgeries Ortho: Total joints (knees/hips/shoulders), Ortho Trauma - External fixation, soft tissue injury and minor fractures Neuro/Spine: CVA/TIA with Neuro Vascular Intervention - coiling, clipping, potentially thrombectomy (may go to ICU but if they are stable could come back to ONS) - modified ratios with this patient (CRN/flex RN will help to manage in immediate post-op) Seizures/Epilepsy, brain tumor, hematoma, brain aneurysm, arteriovenous malformation, AV Fistula, craniotomies with burr holes and/or shunts, Halos, Flaps Please note: post neuro-intervention is a preferred experience - education and resources are provided by the unit if they have not had this patient type Spinal Surgical - Laminectomies, Fusions, Discectomies Please note: post neuro-intervention is a preferred experience - education and resources are provided by the unit if they have not had this patient type General Medical: cellulitis, influenza, COVID, pneumonia, COPD, CHF, renal failure with or without the need for hemodialysis, hepatic failure, rib fracture, gastrointestinal disorders and infections, DVTs, UTIs Wound care/Wound debridement, telemetry monitored patients Patient Ratios: RN: PCU: 1:4 (even for MedSurg assignments) CNA: 1:8 Comfortability to take MedSurg assignments - please decline if not Drip titration of below medications: most commonly - Heparin, Insulin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Levophed (up to 5 mcg), occasionally esmolol drips (will train if traveler has not done these) or other Betablockers or other antihypertensives Support on the Unit: Pod structure for the unit - 8 patients per pod; staffed with 2 RNs and 1 Nurse Aide CNA: 1:8 Charge nurse: Two charge nurses for ONS that do not take a patient load (1 dedicated to each floor) Flex Nurse - staffed daily 10a-10p Phlebotomy? Yes IV/VAT Team? No Resource Nurse during Dayshift/varied hours - Nurse Clinician support available RT: Yes Hospitalist: Yes Charting System: Epic - strongly preferred; must get approval from Manager prior to offer Alaris Omnicell Floating: Any Adult Inpatient Unit - Med Surg, Ortho/Neuro/Surgical, Heart and Vascular Unit, Oncology, Observation Could be floated within scope of practice and below Will float in rotation with other travelers Scrub Color: Navy Blue Free Parking Audits are done monthly for Pre/Post pain scoring-Must meet 90% compliance with audits. Units: Ortho Neuro Surgical (ONS) Epic Travel Staffing: Day 1 health insurance coverage and comprehensive benefits options 401(k) matching program Weekly direct deposit Concierge state licensing program for RN and other healthcare modalities in multiple states, including CA Industry leading allowances and reimbursements Referral program with cash bonuses and additional perks Exclusive job openings - Only at Epic Epic Elite Program - Priority status at top facilities and exclusive loyalty bonuses To apply for this job or other Epic Travel Staffing jobs, we invite you to apply now, call a recruiter today at 800-917-5055 or email us at applicationsepictravelstaffing.com . 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