Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Christiansburg, Virginia
Carilion New River Valley Medical Center

Job Overview for Healthcare Recruiters and Workers

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Location: Christiansburg, Virginia
• Facility: Carilion New River Valley Medical Center (part of Carilion Clinic)
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: ASAP
• Shift: 3x12 hour nights (7 PM - 7 AM)

Unit Description

• Unit Type: Surgical Care Unit
• Patient Types:

  • Surgical Patients: Orthopedics, General, GYN, Urology, Spinal
  • Medical Patients: Pneumonia (PNA), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Weakness, Pancreatitis, Diverticulitis, Wound Infections
• Patient Ratios: 1:4-5
• Additional Responsibilities: May be required to float and work charge; charge experience preferred.

Scheduling

• Self-Scheduling: Employees can self-schedule, with balanced scheduling that may be adjusted as needed.

Required Certifications

• ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• BLS: Basic Life Support
• PALS: Pediatric Advanced Life Support
• NRP: Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure
• TNCC: Trauma Nursing Core Course
• CPI: Crisis Prevention Institute (for Behavioral Health & ER)
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam
• Competency Exam

Health Requirements

• Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start, stating candidate is free from communicable diseases.
• Fit Testing: Required within 1 year of start and updated annually.
• Negative TB Test: PPD, QGold, or TSpot within 1 year of start; updated annually.
• Vaccinations:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Flu Vaccination: Required for new starts as of 9/1/2024.

Background and Reference Checks

• Background Check: 7-year check required within 1 year of start.
• References: 2 clinical references required.

Documentation

• Employment Application/Resume: Required.
• Education Verification: Verification of highest earned degree required.
• Skills Checklist: Required and updated annually.

Additional Information

• Self-Scheduling: Employees can self-schedule, with balanced scheduling that may be adjusted as needed.
• Time-Sensitive Documents: Certain documents must be submitted within specified timeframes to avoid delays in start dates.

This overview provides essential information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this travel nursing position at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center.