Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Yuma, AZ
Tact Staff
3x12 hrs

Department: Rapid Decision Unit
Radius Rule: 100 miles

Start dates are not flexible.

SUBMISSION PROFILE REQUIREMENTS - Must be in the profile or cannot move forward with submittal.
• Start Date – Must match the next available start date, include in attached profile/resume
• EPIC experience required. Ensure it is accurate (there have been inconsistencies on the resume versus the cover page)
> EMR listed on each work assignment
• Time Off- Ensure dates make sense for the required start date and are 5 days or less.
> Include within the attached profile/resume. All RTO needs to be in at time of submission.
• Resume- Ensure resume information is accurate (there’s been an increase in inaccurate information sent).
> MUST INCLUDE: detailed duties, hospital size, unit size, and trauma level (if applicable) for each hospital.
> Explain any employment gaps upon submission and include in attached profile/resume.
• Certifications- Make sure certs are accurate and up to date.
License- Active and in hand - AZ or Compact- Ensure it's accurate

NURSE PATIENT RATIOS: DAYS | 1:5-6 NIGHTS | 1:6-7

- # of Beds: 15
- Required certifications: BLS, ACLS-preferred.
- Common diagnoses/Types of patients: Cardiac rule out, low heart score, low level surgical, abd pain.
- Experience: Same as med surg. Mostly medical- Pneumonia, COPD, Radiation pts, AKI, occasional lap chole, appy, etc.
- Is there a Charge Nurse on each shift: Charge nurse is shared with the ED. Have a 24/7 midlevel assigned to this unit in the unit.
- Are there nurse aids/patient care techs on this unit: PCA. 2 per shift.
- Are there tele/monitor techs on this unit: Yes tele on the unit. RN needs to read, do have centralized monitoring.
- Shifts & Scheduling: 6:45-7:15.
- Weekend Requirement: 4 shifts in 4 week period.
- Holiday Requirement: 2 of 5 holidays (this counts the eves).
- Floating Requirements: Med Surg towers.
- Scrub Color: Navy Blue.
- How many shifts of unit/department specific orientation: One NEO, one day clinical/EPIC, one day on floor.