Travel Nurse RN - Orthopedics
Salem, Virginia
LewisGale Medical Center

Preferred or nice to have: PALS certification

Employment type: Travel

Must have: Great communication skills

Preferred or nice to have: PALS certification/able to take care of a pediatric patient

Preferred or nice to have: Familiar with post-op orthopedic care

Number of Beds – 30 Beds with the potential to increase to 36

Number of Staff – 45 employees

Type of staff: Day Shift – 1 Clinical coordinator, 5 RNs, 2 techs, 1 unit secretary

Type of staff: Night Shift – 5 RNs, 2 techs

Patient Ratios – 1:5/1:6

Type of equipment – Baxter IV pumps, Medfusion pumps, SCD’s

EMR – Meditech

Typical procedures performed on unit(s): Post-Op orthopedic/post-op spine surgical patients, Podiatry patients

Best personality Fit: Strong patient advocate

Dress Code: Scrub Color - Navy Blue/White

Dress Code: No hoodies/pull-overs/T-Shirts

Awards/Recognition: Joint Commission Certified for Hip and Knee replacements

Awards/Recognition: Unit of Distinction winner for 2019- Placed 16th in the company out of 2,000 medical/surgical units

Awards/Recognition: Top patient experience scores- measured through HCAHPS