Registered Nurse/Medical Surgical

REQUIRED SKILLS / CERTS / EXP:Minimum Years of Experience: Required 2 year of experience required in last 5 yearsTraveler Experience: Accepts 1st time travelersLocals Accepted / Rate Difference: YesSkills: *Must be able to take heparin drips. PCA. Colostomy Care, Feeding tube care and management. Blood product Administration, Central line care/management, Peripheral line care/management, phlebotomy. PICC line management, IV starts, *Active RN license required. Management of dysrhythmias, O2 Protocol Management, Non-invasive airway management, Peripheral line care/management, Isolation Precautions/PPE, Traumatic Brain injury, ortho trauma, surgucal drains, chest tubes- Emerson/Pleuravac, Nasal Cannula, Oral Suctioning, Tracheostomy Management, Wound care. *Epic documentation experience required.Certs: BLSPREFERRED SKILLS / CERTS / EXP:ACLS, Interpretation of dysrhythmias, Pre/Post Hemodialysis Management, Management of drips, CVA, Pre/Post Neuro Surgery, Spinal cord injuriesJOB DETAILS:Target Ratios: 1:6-7 (Must be comfortable with these ratios)Shift: 12HR NIGHT. 36 Will accept 13-26 week contracts.**Contract staff will be assigned and expected to work a Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team. Contract staff may be required to report to work during a catastrophic event, mass casualty or disaster. Consolidation to the Centralized Office mid contract may occur and the contract staff may be preassigned to units as needed.RTO: 7 days MAXFloat Requirement: Floating to similar units and alternate care locations with inpatients holdingWeekend Requirement: Traveler will be assigned to every other weekendHoliday Requirement: Must be able to work 2 of 3 major holidays.PATIENT DIAGNOSES:Severe injury to the bones, joints, and/or soft tissue. Traumatic brain injuries. Spine injuries, pain. Neurological trauma/nerve damage (small population). Subdural hematoma.UNIT SYSTEMS (Medication, Documentation, Communication):Pyxis, EPIC, SBARUNIT ORIENTATION:12 hour unit orientation. 16 hour organizational education.SCRUBS:NavyThe candidate must be on HonorVet's W2. Medical records, BGV, DT, work samples are required prior to start. Must pass EKG Testing prior to start for this specialtyDrug Screen :Yes