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Medical Surgical Float Nurse in a large healthcare facility offering general medical and surgical care. This role involves providing nursing care to a diverse patient population with various diagnoses, including chronic illnesses, infections, neurological issues, and mental health disorders. The position requires flexibility to float between units as needed, and it supports a 12-hour shift schedule.
Job Details Position: Medical Surgical Float Nurse Specialty: Medical Surgical Float Position Location: Not specified (general healthcare facility setting)
12-hour shifts, 3 weekend shifts in 4 weeks, minimum of 36 hours per week Required
IN license (or compact as of 7/1/20), BLS through AHA, at least 1.5 years of Level 1, Level 2, or tertiary experience, at least 1 year of MedSurg experience at a facility with 450+ beds, familiarity with using Epic electronic record system, pyxis medication distribution, Accucheck blood glucose, hospira IV pumps, SCDs for VTE prevention, and managing heparin and insulin drips.
Experience with procedures such as colonoscopies, thoracentesis, paracentesis, bronchoscopy, minor surgeries, and managing diverse medical conditions including COPD, Diabetes, CHF, end-stage renal disease, infections, strokes, dementia, traumatic brain injuries, and mental health disorders. Additional Information: Candidate must have a minimum of 1 year of relevant Medical Surgical experience at a similar-sized hospital.
The unit utilizes supplemental staff and requires participation in a Jump Start orientation that includes hospital-wide and nursing-specific training, as well as Epic classes. Floating to other medical units may be required, but not beyond those within the medical-surgical scope. Requirements to Submit: License verification and willingness to wait for submission.
Benefits The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include: Private housing or generous housing allowance Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage Competitive salaries Referral bonuses Travel reimbursement 401(k) retirement plan Direct deposit/free checking Unlimited free CE credits
About the role
Medical Surgical Float Nurse in a large healthcare facility offering general medical and surgical care. This role involves providing nursing care to a diverse patient population with various diagnoses, including chronic illnesses, infections, neurological issues, and mental health disorders. The position requires flexibility to float between units as needed, and it supports a 12-hour shift schedule.