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Certification details

BLS
ACLS - AHA or APEX

Job details

Hospital in Southern Arizona is looking for RNs to complete a 13 week assignment on their Med Surg/Tele Tower 2 unit. The right candidates will have 3+ years of experience.

Job requirements

Must have PCU/Stepdown/Tele Experience on this unit.
EPIC experience required.
Ok first time travelers.
Prefer experience with TAVR and CABG (core staff usually take).
This unit has cardiac focus.
Travelers must have experience with all drips below.
Charge- free of assignment, try to avoid giving an assignment (could take a couple patients on very rare occasion).
PCA-8-12 per person, potentially less.
Tele on this unit, Travelers need to read tele, however there is a dedicated monitor tech as well.
Bipap, hi flow, stable trach.

Schedule information

6:45-7:15a, charge to make schedule to balance unit needs, will take travelers requests into consideration.
4 weekend days per month.
3/5 holidays.
Low Census for full or partial day.

Unit specific information

Unit PCU Cardiac/Intermediate Care - A2
# of Beds 36
Common titratable &/or set rate drips amiodarone, cardizem, dobutamine, dopamine, heparin, start nitro, insulin
Shifts & Scheduling (Do you allow self-scheduling? Block scheduling?)
How many shifts of unit/department specific orientation? 1NEO, 1 clinical ed, 1 day floor

Additional Details

Radius Rule: 100 miles
NURSE PATIENT RATIOS: DAYS | 1:4 NIGHTS | 1:5
Are RNs required to titrate drips? Yes
Is there a Charge Nurse on each shift? Does the charge nurse take an assignment? Charge- free of assignment, try to avoid giving an assignment (could take a couple patients on very rare occasion).
Shifts & Scheduling (Do you allow self-scheduling? Block scheduling?).
Floating Requirements ICU within patient population, and MS floors.
Scrub Color/Dress Code/Scrubs provided? Navy Blue.

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Yuma Regional Medical Center

3.7rating(32 reviews)

2 nurses recommend working with Yuma Regional Medical Center

5.0rating

Pros

Loved working in the Micro Department. Lovely, friendly staff and good hours.

Cons

None

Eric F

Medical Technologist (Allied Health Professional)

Jun '24 - Sep '24

Review of Yuma Regional Medical Center on Nov 12, 2024

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Not-For-Profit Hospital
Short Term Acute Care
Teaching Institution
406 beds
Epic Systems Corporation

ADDRESS2400 S Avenue AYuma, AZ 85364

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About Yuma, AZ

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Cost of Living

Yuma's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Summer average highs: 107°F, average lows: 74°F.
Winter average highs: 69°F, average lows: 46°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Yuma, especially during the off-peak season.
There are options for furnished apartments and houses.

Transportation

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Public transportation options are limited, and most residents rely on personal vehicles.

Demographics

Yuma has a diverse population with a mix of cultures.
The age range is varied, with a significant senior population.
Common health issues include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the desert climate.
Yuma has a growing community of travel nurses.

Things to Do

Yuma offers a variety of activities, including a wide range of restaurants serving diverse cuisines, art galleries, and shops in the historic downtown area.
There are also opportunities for outdoor activities such as visiting parks, river beach, and fishing docks, as well as participating in festivals throughout the year.

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