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Requisition Comments and Notes: RN needed for Medically Complex Rehabilitation with cardiac monitoring. Ratios: Day/Evening 1:7, Night 1:9. Every other weekend is required.
Must have 1-2 years of experience; prior travel experience is preferred. BLS certification required; ACLS certification preferred. Schedule Options: Will consider either 3 x 12-hour shifts or 5 x 8-hour shifts.
Note: For 3 x 12-hour shifts, travelers will float after 8 hours. Primary Patient Population: LVAD, CVA, ABI, SCI, Wounds, CAPD, Vents Medical environment (not traditional Med/Surg) Floating
Will work on sister units MRU and CMU. May float to additional units if working 12-hour shifts. Experience
Experience with respiratory/vented patients is strongly preferred. Respiratory Therapists handle ventilators; nurses do not manage ventilators. Unit Specific Procedures/Protocols: Responsible for IV starts, drips, blood administration, EKGs, medication titrations, glucose monitoring, wound vac changes, complex/simple wound dressings, tracheostomy care, suctioning, straight catheterization, Foley care, port access, central line dressing, and wound measurements.
Flu Vaccinations: Must be willing to obtain a flu vaccination or have a medical declination. Personal or religious declinations will not be accepted. Additional Information: Orientation takes place every Monday.
Profiles for review should be clean and easy to follow; corrections will be required for any issues. Please specify any experience with respiratory/vented patients, if applicable.
Basic Life Support (BLS) required.