Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Nashville, Tennessee.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Unit Information: 9 Tower Surgical Location: Centennial Medical Center Address: 2300 Patterson St. Nashville, TN 37203 Floor: 9 th Building: Main Tower General Information Tell us about the unit(s): · Number of Beds - 36 · Number of Staff – 40 RNs (8 bedside RNs per shift) · Type of staff: o Day Shift – 8 RNs, 1 Charge RN, 1 Unit Secretary, 1 Manager, 1 CNC o Night Shift – 8 RNs · Patient Ratios – 1:5 · Type of equipment – Bariatric fitted ADLs, Wound Vacs, Drains, Lifts · EMR - Meditech Typical hiring profile Skill Set Most recruited for: Must have : candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role. · Time Management and Efficiency (Fast paced unit with short LOS) · Teamwork Preferred or nice to have : candidates with these skills will be considered first. · Background in post op surgical areas (i.e. vascular, bariatric, urology, general surgery, colorectal, and general surgery) List typical procedures performed on unit(s): · Maintenance of post op surgical procedure sites · Wound care i.e. packing, dressing changes, wound vac maintenance · Foley Catheter care- Continuous bladder irrigation · Ostomy appliance changed and maintenance · Nasogastric Tube insertion and suction · TPN · Blood Administration · Central Line Care and dressing changes · Bedside Shift Report Best personality Fit: · Outgoing, customer service oriented REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS: · BLS Floating Area(s): · Medical-Surgical Units Dress Code : · Scrub Color/Attire - Black, Grey, White, Royal Blue Unit Guidelines/Policies : Please feel free to attach unit policies and guidelines. · Prompt Attendance (clocking in and out on time, attending scheduled shifts) · Open Communication · Professional Appearance · Attentive/ Responsive to patient needs Weekends and On call(if any) · 3 weekend days (i.e. Saturdays or Sundays) in a 4 week scheduling period · No pre-scheduled on call
Planet Healthcare Job ID #6-867767. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
About Planet Healthcare
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Planet Healthcare is a global leader in clinical staffing because we take a candidate-first approach. We pride ourselves on a consultative method and help to create the right opportunity, at the right time, with each healthcare professional. The recruitment engine at Planet Healthcare is driven by leaders in this market, who understand the market demands and trends within your specialty. With a wide array of job opportunities and geographic diversity in our client base, we are your advocate and will work to find the best position for you. We are ready to go to work. Welcome to Planet Healthcare.
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Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Vision benefits
- Dental benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Weekly pay
- Referral bonus