Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Mountain Home, Idaho
St. Luke's Elmore

Common titratable &/or set rate drips: Insulin, antibiotics.

The nurse will be working 12 hour shifts.

For more information please contact Medical Solutions and ask to speak with a Career Consultant.

Experience or 'Must have' skills: 2 years experience.

Manager will make schedule, do try to block nights together.

Staff are allowed to swap shifts.

Weekend Requirement: yes, minimum of 5 weekend shifts per 6 week schedule period, may be more if there is a need.

- Nights: Fri and Sat, Days: Sat or Sun.

Holiday Requirement: yes if there is a need.

Common diagnoses/Types of patients: Pediatrics to geriatrics.

Typical MedSurg patients- pneumonia, CHF, COPD, hysterectomy, choles, appys; babies with elevated bilirubin, asthma exacerbation, and SWING bed patients (rehab).

# of Beds: 10 can expand to 18.

Nurse:Patient Ratios: Typically 1:4, average is 1:5 can go up to 1:6 on rare occasion.

RT Equipment: Everything except for vents- CPAP, BiPAP home regimen, occasional high flow.

RT will set up and monitor.

Are there tele/monitor techs on this unit: Remote tele tech.

Preferred if RN can read strips.

Currently, we are using Spacelab monitors, which will be moved to Philips in May 2024.

Are there nurse aids/patient care techs on this unit: Yes, 1:10.

Is there a Charge Nurse on each shift: Charge nurse will take a 1:2 assignment on occasion- travelers may be charge if they have charge experience, will typically be travelers that have extended.

How many shifts of unit/department specific orientation: Two 12-hour shifts on the unit with a preceptor.

Scrub Color/Dress Code: Any scrub color and patterns are allowed.

Scrubs are also provided but not required to be worn.