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Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Jackson, Mississippi
University of Mississippi Medical Center

$1,930-2,411/week

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Certification details

BLS
ACLS

Job details

Large Level 1 hospital in Mississippi needs RN's for General MedSurg Unit.
Must have solid experience as an RN
1 or more years level 1 trauma experience PREFERRED
Experience at a Very large medical center with a lot of surgeries/high acuity patients

Job requirements

Must be comfortable with lines, chest tubes
EPIC CHARTING experience is required
Required certifications: ACLS BLS
Unit Med/Surg 6S General MedSurg
Experience with INFECTIOUS DISEASE and medsurg overflow

Schedule information

Must be flexible with holiday RTO
Managers will rotate coverage for holidays
Shifts & Scheduling: 12 hours, varying between 7a-7p and 7p-7a
Every other or 2 weekends per month standard
Holiday Requirement: rotate in with regular staff

Unit specific information

# Beds: 32
Nurse:Patient Ratios: typical ratio for all medsurg units is 1:5 up to 1:6 at times
Ratio would be adjusted down for higher acuity patients
Common diagnoses/Types of patients: current INFECTIOUS DISEASE, also takes medsurg overflow
Charge Nurse/House Supervisor: Both
Nurse managers are in house M-F business hours
Educator and manager for each unit
Nurse aids on this unit/Ratios: all units
RT Equipment: cpap bipap at night, RT to help, high flow on 2n
Floating Requirements: within skillset, all staff float between all medsurg units

Additional Details

50 MILE RADIUS RULE
FINGERPRINT REQUIREMENT for in-person or remote process
Clinicians generally allowed either Christmas Eve OR Christmas Day and New Year's Eve OR New Year's Day

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2 nurses recommend working with University of Mississippi Medical Center

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Everyone is very helpful very friendly, I would definitely recommend UMMC

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Short Term Acute Care
732 beds

ADDRESS2500 N State StJackson, MS 39216

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About Jackson, MS

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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Jackson, MS is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs in Jackson, MS range from 90-95°F, while winter lows range from 35-40°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Jackson, MS and can be found with relative ease.

Transportation

Jackson, MS is car-friendly with a well-connected road network.
Public transportation options include buses, but the city is primarily designed for car travel.

Demographics

Jackson, MS has a diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include obesity and related conditions.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Jackson, MS offers a vibrant music scene with jazz, blues, and gospel music venues.
There are also art galleries, live music venues, and a variety of restaurants offering diverse cuisines.
Outdoor activities include exploring the Pearl River and visiting parks and gardens.

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