Common job information

Certification details

Required certifications: BLS
Hold an active WA License.

Job details

Orientation/Education Hours: Orientation/education hours are not guaranteed during the first 2 weeks of your assignment. Expect 25+ hours.
A hospital in Washington is looking for an experienced MedSurg RN for a travel contract.

Job requirements

The right candidate will have 2 full years of experience.
Hold an active BLS and WA License.

Schedule information

Days 0700-1930
NOC 1900-0730
6 week cycles.
Weekend Requirement Every other weekend
Holiday Requirement yes
Is there a call or standby requirement? no

Unit specific information

Unit Med/Surg/Ortho 2nd Floor
# of beds 34
Ratios 1:4, 1:5
Common diagnoses/Types of patients Orthopedic Patients: Hips, Knees, Shoulders, Spine, fractures General Medical/Surgical – pneumonia, heart failure, sepsis, chest pain, Gi Bleed, diabetes, electrolyte imbalances, kidney failure, UTI
Experience or 'Must have' skills Med/Surg. Ortho preferred
Are RNs required to titrate drips? yes
Common titratable &/or set rate drips Heparin, Cardizem
Charge Nurse/House Supervisor Yes/Yes
RT Equipment (vents, Cpap, BiPap, etc) Cpap/Bipap
Is there tele on this unit? Monitor Techs? RNs read strips? Yes.
Yes, monitor techs
RNs must be able to read basic strips

Additional Details

BLS;
Region III: Primary to St. Michael Medical Center but if needed, travelers will be required to float throughout Region Three: St Anthony Hospital – Gig Harbor, WA; St. Michael Medical Center – Silverdale, WA.
Float Rate: $20/hr
Are there nurse aids on this unit/Ratios Yes. 8-10:1
Scrub Color/Dress Code scrubs
Unit/Department specific orientation EPIC training if not used system within year or fail Sphinx assessment. Online modules. 2 days unit specific orientation

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St Michael Medical Center

4.2rating(12 reviews)

1 nurse recommends working with St Michael Medical Center

5.0rating

Pros

I was on a med onc unit so might be different culture on each unit. Travel friendly. Staff is great. Ratios were 1-5/6. Schedule was flexible. Cost of living depending on neighborhood was also good.

Cons

None.

Anonymous

Med Surg / Telemetry (RN)

Contract Position

Review of St Michael Medical Center on Sep 28, 2024

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Short Term Acute Care
Epic Systems Corporation

ADDRESS1800 Nw Myhre RdSilverdale, WA 98383

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About Silverdale, WA

As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Silverdale, WA here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Silverdale, WA is slightly higher than the national average.
Wages generally match up with the cost of living.

Weather

The average high in summer is around 75°F, and the average low in winter is around 35°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available in Silverdale, WA and can be found with relative ease.

Transportation

Silverdale is car-friendly, and public transportation options are limited.

Demographics

The population in Silverdale, WA is diverse, with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include allergies due to the lush greenery.
There is a moderate population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Silverdale offers a variety of restaurants, shopping centers, and outdoor activities such as hiking and water sports.
There are also opportunities to enjoy local art and music, as well as participate in community sports leagues.

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