Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Omaha, Nebraska
CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center Bergan Mercy

ACLS

Nurse:Patient Ratios: 1:5-6

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

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

Are there nurse aids/patient care techs on this unit? Ratios? Duties?: Yes- 1:10-20

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 interpret, RNs should have some tele awareness

Travelers will be scheduled. Will approve a limited amount of block 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

Additional Notes: Have mechanical lifts in every other room, 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

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