Travel Nurse RN - Orthopedics
Omaha, Nebraska
CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center Bergan Mercy

ACLS preferred

Common diagnosis / Types of patients: MedSurg/Tele- joint replacements, fractures, colon resections, COPD exacerbation, prostatectomy, cellulitis, sepsis, ortho trauma, GI bleeds, pneumonia, failure to thrive

Are RN's required to titrate drips?: Heparin, lidocaine, and ketamine

Common titratable &/or set rate drips: PCA pumps

Shifts & Scheduling: SELF SCHEDULING

Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend

Holiday Requirements: 2-3 Holidays from Thanksgiving to New Years

Floating Requirements: Yes to other medical surgical areas or units with MedSurg patients waiting for a MedSurg bed

Scrub Color/Dress Code/Scrubs Provided?: RNs: Navy Blue

How many shifts of unit/department specific orientation?: 2 days

Will approve a limited amount of block scheduling

Are there Tele/Monitor Techs on this unit? Are RN's required to read their own strips? What brand are the tele monitors?: Tele techs will

This unit typically has multiple discharged and admissions in one day- a nurse is successful on this unit when they can manage the business of the day, have good attendance, are a team player, friendly, compassionate, and cares about patients first

Is there a Charge Nurse on each shift? Does the charge nurse take an assignment?: Yes

Big focus on hourly rounding and responsiveness

This unit typically has multiple discharged and admissions in one day- a nurse is successful on this unit when they can manage the business of the day, have good attendance, are a team player, friendly, compassionate, and cares about patients first

They serve patients of all cultures on this unit including Spanish, Karen, Burmeese

Radius Rule: 50 miles

RTO needed upfront (7 or less days per 13 week contract). Additional RTO will not be approved, including after submissions