Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Grand Island, NE
United Staffing Solutions
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Charting System
EPIC
Unit Notes
Department: Med Surg Ortho RN
*Certifications Required: BLS, ACLS (preferred)*
- # of Beds: 29
- Ratios: 1:5-6
- Common diagnoses/Types of patients: Joint replacements, neuro-surgicals, GI surgicals, oncology, anything medical not requiring a higher level of care
- Are RNs required to titrate drips?: No
- Common titratable &/or set rate drips: PCAs
- Is there a Charge Nurse on each shift? Does the charge nurse take an assignment?: Yes- does take patient assignments regularly when needed
- Are there nurse aids/patient care techs on this unit? Ratios?: Yes- 1:10
- Are there tele/monitor techs on this unit? Are RNs required to read their own strips?: Yes, must be able to read basic rhythms
- Shifts & Scheduling: 0, 1 // try to accommodate preferences as much as possible
- Weekend Requirement: Every other
- Holiday Requirement: If needed
- Floating Requirements: Will float to Inpatient Rehab unit, Skilled Nursing unit as well as our Progressive Care Unit, taking MS appropriate assignments. Staff may float to other departments to task/help and not assume a patient assignment depending on department/organization needs.
- Scrub Color/Dress Code/Scrubs provided?: Navy Blue
- How many shifts of unit/department specific orientation?: First week in classroom then 2- 12 hour shifts on the floor
- Additional Notes: Faced paced unit with a fluctuating census. Unit is focused on hourly rounding, bedside shift report, nurse communication and team nursing. Looking for team members who are team players, positive, flexible, willing to learn/adapt, and are dependable.