Travel RN - Med/Surg - Montgomery, AL - - 12/04/24 - Excellent Benefits 2024-12-

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Montgomery, Alabama, 36116 About The Position Job Title: Registered Nurse Job Specialty: Staff Float Pool MedSurg Job Duration: 12 months Shift: 7:00 AM 12 hr Days - 36/48 Guaranteed Hours: 36/48 Experience: Minimum of 18 months in MedSurg Certifications: BLS, NIHSS Must-Have: - At least 1 year of trauma/surgical experience - Skills in wound care, chest tubes, NGT, IV administration - Chemo administration certification preferred Job Description: - Work in a facility with 492 beds and a range of specialized units. - Provide care in a variety of units, with specific focus areas including Trauma Surgical, Neuroscience, MedSurg/Oncology, Clinical Decision, Orthopedics, and more. - Manage patient ratios generally between 1:5-6, depending on the unit. - Experience with patient types ranging from general surgical, vascular, CVA, TBI, and more. - Proficient in skills such as wound care, chest tubes, IV start, PEG, trach care, and more. - Telemetry is monitored by techs; RNs are required to interpret and confirm readings every four hours. - Support includes CNA, receptionist, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, and hospitalist assistance. - The facility uses Cerner EMR, Plum 360 IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Spacelabs monitors. - Floats to similar units or patient locations. - Comprehensive orientation provided, with up to 48 hours of training, split between classroom and on-unit. - Requires weekend rotation every other weekend or four weekend days per month. - Holiday expectations include working one major and one minor seasonal holiday per policy. - Scheduling follows a 4-week cycle; no self-scheduling – smart square utilized. - Scrub color is any color. Please submit your application if you meet the qualifications and are ready to join a dynamic nursing team. 26266177EXPTEMP Job Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS - AHA BLS BLS - AHA Core Competency Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Advocating for patients becomes more nuanced when dealing with diverse populations. Travel nursing exposes you to different patient advocacy scenarios, refining your advocacy skills. As a travel nurse, you'll work in various healthcare settings, gaining exposure to diverse patient populations, medical procedures, and healthcare systems. This broadens your clinical skills and enhances your adaptability. Managing assignments, travel logistics, and adapting to new environments requires effective time management. Travel nursing helps you hone your time management skills, a valuable asset in any healthcare setting. Travel nursing allows you to explore different nursing specialties. You can try various areas of healthcare, helping you identify your preferred niche or specialty. Working with diverse patient populations and teams hones your emotional intelligence. Understanding and navigating different emotions becomes crucial in providing compassionate patient care.