Contract-RN-5N-Med-Surg(615)-7P-7A/ 13 Weeks

Methodist Hospital7700 Floyd Curl Dr.San Antonio, TX 78229Telephone: (*** About Methodist Hospital - Providing high quality care to patients from San Antonio, and from around the world, for more than 50 years Methodist Hospital opened in 1963 as the first hospital in the now internationally acclaimed South Texas Medical Center. From the beginning, we've recognized the unique needs of each of our patients. It's a process that we continue to improve on, creating ways to better serve the community when they need us most.Our hospital has deep-rooted traditions of patient-focused care, faith-based philosophies and hiring staff that genuinely care for the well-being of others. As an organization, we promise to provide you, the patient, the highest quality of service and treatment as we strive to carry out the mission of Methodist Healthcare: Serving Humanity to Honor God.Methodist Hospital offers a broad range of specialties including cardiology, cancer care, bone marrow transplants, emergency medicine, neurosciences, maternity care, gynecology and orthopedics. We are proud to say we have some of the best doctors in San Antonio at our facility. Honors and Certifications To find out more about Methodist Hospital, please click on the links below.Hospital HighlightsCampus Map and ParkingGift Shop and Cafeteria Browse nearbyRestaurantsCafesFoodShoppingHotelsLandmarks Unit Highlights: PLEASE READ EXPERIENCE FULLY!Hospital: Methodist HospitalLocation: San Antonio, TexasUnit: GEN SURG - Progressive Care Unit (5N) (615)Classification: RN - Med-SurgShift Detail: 7A-7:30P / 7P-7:30ABuilding/Floor/Suite information of unit:General InformationShift Details- Please correct information below if needed: Quantity:Assignment Length: 13 weeksShift/Workdays: 7A-7:30P / 7P-7:30AWeekend: RotatingCall Requirements: NoGuaranteed Hours: 36 Hrs.Special Skills/Experience required: 2 Years +***All travelers are required to float, while on the interview please inform traveler of the Methodist Floating Policy*** Unit Specifics - Information below is requested for better sourcing: Documentation system: MeditechFloating policy: As neededPROACTIVE-patients should not be calling on the call light for anticipatableNurse assesses for all PRN medications at least 15 minutes before med is available to be given nextIV fluids are changed out BEFORE the IV beeps. Hiring profileRequested Skill Set: Must have: (candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role) 2+ years of Med-surgBLS Preferred Skills/Advanced Skills Needed: (candidates with these skills will be considered first) tracheostomy care wound vacs/large dressing changes 3way bladder irrigation Teaching, explainingPatient Communication BoardMeditech experience preferred Specialty/Unit Certifications Required: (RN) Active TX RN License ONLY - Temp License are no longer accepted Procedures performed on unit: Cardiac and some hemodynamic monitoring, Endo ToolDress Code: Include requirements, but most of all not acceptable attire.Scrub ColorRN: Navy-scrub top and pant, Navy or white scrub jacketNail Policy - Clean and HealthyHair - hair should be neat and clean with no extreme styles or colors. Beards, mustaches and sideburns should be clean and neatly trimmedTattoos - Body art should be covered whenever possible. Body art that is not feasible to cover on a daily basis will be addressed individuallyPiercings - Visible piercings other than ears, is prohibited Unit Guidelines/Policies:Floating GuidelinesMethodist Acknowledgement FormAttendance Policies