Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Meridian, ID
eTeam Inc
3x12 hrs

Unit Notes
Department: MedSurg | RN

-Unit: MedSurg - 6th Floor
- # of Beds: 42
- Nurse:Patient Ratios: 1:5 occasional 1:6-very rarely happens
- Required certifications: BLS
- Common diagnoses/Types of patients : Primarily a Medical floor with a little surgical overflow. Respiratory, GI, anything medical that
you wouldn't do surgery on, behavioral health- if pts been in ER for more than 1 day will room up here to work on d/c plan.
- Experience or 'Must have' skills: Must have 2 years of MedSurg experience. Must have EPIC experience. Must be able to read and
interpret tele. Must be willing to take students, may be precept new travelers- please note on interview they are willing.
- Are RNs required to titrate drips: no
- Common titratable &/or set rate drips: heparin, PCAs, morphine drips.
- Is there a Charge Nurse on each shift: Charge Nurse on each shift- very rarely takes patients but will if there is a need. Day shift also
has an ADT nurse that helps with admits, discharges, and tasking.
- Are there nurse aids/patient care techs on this unit: Yes- 1:8.
- RT Equipment: CPAP, BiPAP-RT manages, high flow.
- Are there tele/monitor techs on this unit: Virtual Tele techs. RNs are required to read and interpret own strips. Currently have
SpaceLab but are transitioning to Philips by end of June.
- Shifts & Scheduling: 12 hours 7-730. Scheduler will schedule travelers- no block scheduling.
- Weekend Requirement: 5 weekend shifts in a 6 week period- travelers are utilized to fill in gaps.
- Holiday Requirement: Yes- if there is a need
- Is there Call or a Standby requirement: n/a
- Floating Requirements: Will float between MedSurg 5, MedSurg 6, and a 9 bed overflow unit. Can also go to any like units in the
system- Boise Medical Center 8mi away and Nampa Medical Center- both about 8 miles away. Could also float to ER for holds or to
be a 1:1.
- Scrub Color/Dress Code/Scrubs provided: Any color as long as clean and professional.
- How many shifts of unit/department specific orientation: 3 days of general orientation including EPIC training and meeting with
educator, will also have online modules to complete prior to start of assignment. 2 shifts on unit with a preceptor.

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Date Entered On: 2/12/2024