Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Omaha, Nebraska
CHI Health Lakeside

Must have flexibility and resilience in stressful situations.

Great organizational and communications skills.

Ability to do team nursing in a fast paced environment.

Demonstrates personal and professional responsibility for ongoing development, practice, and education.

Maintains a safe work environment.

Fosters a collaborative environment in support of the nursing profession.

BLS

RN's - Pass/Fail exam on Friday during orientation.

OPEN BOOK exam on skills learned - they are given all necessary resources to pass.

Must receive a 90% to pass or they will be terminated.

Number of Beds: 58

Patient Population: Adults

RN Ratio (Days): Med-Surg-5 to 1

RN Ratio (Nights): Med-Surg-6 to 1

Shifts Available: 12 hour

Shift Times: 1830-0700

Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend

Type of Staff Scheduling: RN's work in a Team Model with Nursing Assistants using 6 week schedule periods.

Scrub/Uniform Color: Navy

Typical Orientation Period: One week per unit (2 weeks)

Nursing Assistant Support (Yes / No): Yes

Charge Nurse (Yes / No): Yes

Hands Free (Yes / No): Yes - availability (hoyer & sit stand)

Are Staff Required to Float? If so, where? Yes - 2 Med-Surg Units and PCU

Demonstrates personal and professional responsibility for ongoing development, practice, and education.

Fosters a collaborative environment in support of the nursing profession.

Educators, supervisors, patient companions, Student Nurse techs, Physical and Occupational therapy, Ortho nurse navigator

Common Patient Diagnosis: Orthopedic surgeries (knee, hip, shoulder), Orthopedic injuries, Oncology, Post Surgical such as hysterectomies, breast reconstruction, plastic surgery, Urological cases and abdominal cases. Behavioral patients awaiting medical clearance

Common Drips / Medications: Heparin gtt, blood products

EMR System: EPIC

IV Pumps: Alaris

Specialty Equipment Available: Code Carts, LUCAS Machines, hoyer lift, Sit and Stand

Unit Challenges: Staffing, Quick turnaround of patients

Patient Experience Challenges / Focus: Postoperative patients meeting goals to be ready for discharge home. Lots of patient movement on unit, many discharges and admissions.