RN - MedSurg/Tele = $57.17/hr *13 Week Assignment*
Job Description
Job Description
RN - MedSurg/Tele
● About Facility:
· 1 Medical Center Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27157
· 885 licensed beds
· Level 1 Trauma Designation
· Teaching Hospital: Yes, Academic Medical Center
· Chest Pain Center
· Stroke Center
● Unit Information:
· Beds: 40 beds
▪ Census? Average patients/day? 36
· Minimum Years of Experience required? 2 years
· Will you accept a first-time traveler? No
▪ Due to the complexity of our patient population and the fact that this is a teaching hospital. We request that we receive travelers with at least 2yrs of experience
● Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:
· Patients with solid tumors of head/neck, bladder, kidneys, stomach, pancreas, lungs, colon/rectal
· Post surgical Oncology patients
● Patient Ratios:
· RN: 1:4-5
· CNA: 1:10-12
● Required Licensure & Certifications:
· RN: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS (Resource Team Requirement)
● Skills required:
· Trach/Lary Care, Surgical Drains (JP, Hemovac, CT, Foley, Ostomy, Urostomy) Central line maintenance, dressing changes, wound vacs; PCA pumps, Epidurals, chest tubes
· Heavy Cardio Thoracic (more Thoracic) surgical
● Support within the Department:
· CNA: Patient rounds at least every 4hrs to complete: VS, drain collections, blood sugars, and complete daily cares. Daily tasks include but are not limited to weights, baths (with CHG), linen changes, assistance with meal ordering, and assisting with ambulation
· Unit secretary from 0730-2330
· Charge nurse/Resource RN – 90% of time are free floating
· Phlebotomy: Phlebotomy tech completes routine rounds on the unit. However, STAT and timed labs will fall under the nurse's responsibility if phlebotomy is not present
· No IV team but we do have a VARs Team accessible during the day
· RT 24/7
· There is a resident or assigned provider 24/7
· Central telemetry monitoring
● Technology/Equipment:
· EMR: Epic
· IV Pump: Alaris
· Med dispensing: Omnicell
· Monitors: Philips and Visi (a continues monitoring system for BP, HR, O2, Resp Rate and skin temperature) but Visi will be replaced soon
● Floating: If yes, where?
· Within the cancer center first, then to any med-surg unit within the hospital.
· 5 Facility Float Clause - Emergency Only
● Orientation (facility and unit):
· NEO
· 2 days departmental
● Scheduling:
· Weekend rotation: every other
· No call
· Holiday Expectations: Travelers will work 75% of holidays
· RTO: can approve up to 7 days, must extend contract to accommodate
· Shift times: 0630-1900 (days) or 1830-0700 (nights)
· Schedule cycle: every 6 weeks
● Other notes:
· Scrub Color: Royal Blue
· Parking: Free, on site
· Unit Culture: Traveler friendly, supportive of learning/teaching, heavy involvement from Leadership team
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A US based healthcare staffing firm, Lamb Company has been serving healthcare workers so that healthcare workers may serve their patients since 2019. Our team consists of individuals with likeminded goals to have a heart for providing quality care for patients that without our help, may not receive any. Our job is to find a site that matches well with you and develop a plan to safely and effectively get you implemented into that system. As a small company with owners that are healthcare workers themselves, we understand the difficulty of starting new and finding a home where you are appreciated. We are always available and aim to find you the employment of your dreams. Please reach out with any questions which you may have!