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Health Good Samaritan

Travel Nurse RN - Orthopedics - $1,804 per week

Health Good Samaritan, Kearney, Nebraska, United States, 68847


Travel Nurse RN - Orthopedics - $1,804 per week at Health Good Samaritan summary: The Travel Nurse RN specializes in Orthopedics, providing care in a Med-Surg setting at a hospital in Central Nebraska. This position requires expertise in general nursing and orthopedic patient management, with a schedule of twelve-hour night shifts for thirteen weeks. The role includes working with a supportive team to ensure high-quality patient care and successful outcomes.

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Hospital in Central Nebraska needs a traveling med-surg RN with Ortho experience. Nurse will need to be experienced in general and Ortho. The position is for twelve hour nights and thirteen weeks in length. Job Requirements

Nurse's - Pass/Fail exam on Friday during orientation. OPEN BOOK exam on skills learned - they are given all necessary resources to pass. Must receive a 90% to pass or they will be terminated. Schedule Information

Schedule for twelve hour shifts: 0630-1830, 1830-0630. Weekend Requirement: Every third. Holiday Requirement: Rotate in with permanent staff. Unit Specific Information

Department: Med Surg / Ortho. Are RNs required to titrate drips?: No. Common titratable &/or set rate drips: Pain medications, antibiotics, blood. Charge Nurse on each shift? Does the charge nurse take an assignment?: Yes. Are there nurse aids/patient care techs on this unit? Ratios? Duties?: Yes, 1:13. Are there tele/monitor techs on this unit? Are RNs required to read their own strips? What brand are the tele monitors?: Tele boxes. Tele techs will read and interpret. Floating Requirements: MedSurg, rehab, or PCU taking MedSurg acuity. How many shifts of unit/department specific orientation?: 1 week. Attributes that help a nurse be successful on this unit are being team oriented, helping teammates, being flexible, taking ownership within the department, and have a willingness to learn. Additional Details

# of Beds: 22- average daily census of 6. Nurse:Patient Ratios: 1:5-6. Common diagnoses/Types of patients: Total knee replacements, total hip replacements, ankle replacements, total shoulders, spines- back and neck.

Keywords: Travel Nurse, Registered Nurse, Orthopedics, Med-Surg, Healthcare, Patient Care, Nursing Jobs, BLS Certified, Night Shifts, Nurse Staffing