Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Frankfort, Kentucky
Frankfort Regional Medical Center

BLS required

ACLS preferred

Current NIH (must be certified annually)

At Frankfort Regional Medical Center, our focus is simple - putting Patients First. We have embraced this philosophy by focusing on patient care practices and new technology, keeping patient safety a top priority. At Frankfort Regional, you’re going to be treated as an individual, with compassion and care, like one of the family. Our Patients First approach is clear...excellent service, every patient, every time.

Advanced skills needed: preferred experience with chest tubes, NG tubes, wound vac, drains, post-dialysis assessment skills, central lines, blood transfusions

Procedures performed on unit: telemetry monitoring, paracentesis

Dress Code: Navy blue or Gray scrubs. No T-shirts, fleece jackets, or sweatshirts. Staff may wear any color or patterned scrub jacket, and may wear any color or patterned long sleeve shirts under scrub top if preferred. NO ROYAL BLUE SCRUBS ARE PERMITTED our OB/LD department wears this color exclusively for their unit staff identification as a safety standard for the protection of our infants.

Floating policy: May float to 3 South (post-surgical med/surg), or to PCU (to staff tele overflow)

Number of Beds: 46

Patient Ratios: 6:1

Unit staffing description- Clinical Nurse Coordinators (charge nurse), RNs, LPNs, PCTs, Nurse Externs, Unit Clerks -staffing based on patient census

Type of equipment: GE Apex Pro Telemetry box, Hoyer lift, Sara Steady, Baxter IV pumps, iMobile, Alaris PCA IV pump, Welch Allen Vitals machine, Glucometer

Documentation system: Meditech Expanse

Patient Experience requirements: At least two years med/surg experience

Unit Guidelines/Policies: Specific polices related to skill sets, procedures, etc. will be made available upon request, indicated need, and facility approval.

The unit is home to several travelers who have continued to extend contracts due to our excellent teamwork and amazing staff.

The unit is fully supported with a director and Manager, as well as a clinical educator.

We have excellent interdisciplinary communication and collaboration with all providers.

We are continuously requesting and receiving new equipment and supplies. We welcome feedback from all staff, including contract staff, if they have suggestions or ideas to make our workflow better and enhance our exceptional patient care.