Virginia Mason Medical Center
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,307 per week
Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Certification Details
Required certifications: BLS, Chemo cert in USJob Details
Specialty: Med Surg Onc RN - JP18Contract length: 13 weeks# Beds: 23Nurse:Patient Ratios: 1:5, 1:3-4 if giving chemoCommon diagnoses/Types of patients: Oncology, leukemia, lymphoma, pancreatic cancer. Behavioral, substance abuse, GI procedures, more medical patients. Chest tubes.Are RNs required to titrate drips?: YesCommon titratable &/or set rate drips: Heparin ivig, Ritoxin, Comfort care drips such as morphine.Charge Nurse/House Supervisor? Does the charge nurse take an assignment?: Yes - day shift does not take a patient. Night shift will take a modified assignment.Job Requirements
BLS, ONS/ONCCMUST have Chemo cert and oncology experienceMust be willing to be CHARGE RNExperience or 'Must have' skills: Prefer previous oncology experience.Schedule Information
Shifts & Scheduling: Self schedule in kronos. 12 hour shifts. Block schedule needs to be discussed with manager. 7-7Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend of 4 shifts in a 4 week periodHoliday Requirement: Travelers are expected to fill holes on holiday scheduleUnit Specific Information
Are there tele/monitor techs on this unit? Are RNs required to read their own strips? What brand are the tele monitors?: Remote tele- monitor tech reads. Nurses verify and document.Are there nurse aids on this unit/Ratios: Yes ratio 1:7-10- blood sugars, remove IVs and foleys, 12 lead EKG, other typical tech duties.RT Equipment (i.e., Cpap, BiPap, High Flow, vents, etc.): NC, cpap, comfort care High flow, some Bipap if it is a home regimen.Floating Requirements?: Floating to other med surg units. First to float.Scrub Color/Dress Code/Scrubs provided?: Royal blue or white with grey accent.Unit/Department specific orientation: 2 days orientation with a preceptor. Chemotherapy validation- if chemo certified.Additional Details
Medical Solutions auto deducts the 1.75 WA state tax - you are able to re-add that back inTravelers may be used as preceptors for new staff or studentsGreat team that works well together. Must be a team player. Often extend travelers.
Required certifications: BLS, Chemo cert in USJob Details
Specialty: Med Surg Onc RN - JP18Contract length: 13 weeks# Beds: 23Nurse:Patient Ratios: 1:5, 1:3-4 if giving chemoCommon diagnoses/Types of patients: Oncology, leukemia, lymphoma, pancreatic cancer. Behavioral, substance abuse, GI procedures, more medical patients. Chest tubes.Are RNs required to titrate drips?: YesCommon titratable &/or set rate drips: Heparin ivig, Ritoxin, Comfort care drips such as morphine.Charge Nurse/House Supervisor? Does the charge nurse take an assignment?: Yes - day shift does not take a patient. Night shift will take a modified assignment.Job Requirements
BLS, ONS/ONCCMUST have Chemo cert and oncology experienceMust be willing to be CHARGE RNExperience or 'Must have' skills: Prefer previous oncology experience.Schedule Information
Shifts & Scheduling: Self schedule in kronos. 12 hour shifts. Block schedule needs to be discussed with manager. 7-7Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend of 4 shifts in a 4 week periodHoliday Requirement: Travelers are expected to fill holes on holiday scheduleUnit Specific Information
Are there tele/monitor techs on this unit? Are RNs required to read their own strips? What brand are the tele monitors?: Remote tele- monitor tech reads. Nurses verify and document.Are there nurse aids on this unit/Ratios: Yes ratio 1:7-10- blood sugars, remove IVs and foleys, 12 lead EKG, other typical tech duties.RT Equipment (i.e., Cpap, BiPap, High Flow, vents, etc.): NC, cpap, comfort care High flow, some Bipap if it is a home regimen.Floating Requirements?: Floating to other med surg units. First to float.Scrub Color/Dress Code/Scrubs provided?: Royal blue or white with grey accent.Unit/Department specific orientation: 2 days orientation with a preceptor. Chemotherapy validation- if chemo certified.Additional Details
Medical Solutions auto deducts the 1.75 WA state tax - you are able to re-add that back inTravelers may be used as preceptors for new staff or studentsGreat team that works well together. Must be a team player. Often extend travelers.