Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,326 per week at Norton King's Daughters' Health summary:

A Travel Nurse RN specializing in Med-Surg, providing care for patients in a critical access hospital setting. Responsibilities include administering medications, managing IV and central lines, and utilizing telemetry equipment while working night shifts. Must possess a valid RN license and relevant certifications, with experience in acute care nursing and the ability to perform various medical procedures and assessments.

Certification Details
• BLS
• ACLS
• NIH Certification

Job Details
• Critical access hospital
• Shift: 6p-630a
• Every other weekend
• Top diagnosis/procedures: CHF, Chest pain, cellulitis, post-op, Diabetes, Sepsis, step down from ICU, fractures, abd pain
• Common equipment used: telemetry
• Common medications given: Insulin, heparin, all basic medsurg meds
• MEditech Charting
• Scrub Color: Navy blue
• Required Skills: IV insertion, Blood draws, PICC/Central Line management, CPAP/BiPAP, Trach Care, Periotoneal dialysis, Traction, Feeding tubes, Continuous bladder irrigation, Wound vac

Job Requirements
• 2 years of acute care RN experience
• Education (Required): Diploma or Associate
• Certification (Required): Registered Nurse
• Required: BLS, ACLS, NIH

Schedule Information
• Shift: 6p-630a
• Every other weekend

Unit Specific Information
• Does RN need to know how to read tele strips? yes
• Does RN need to be able to titrate medication? Heparin only

Additional Details
• Current BLS card from an acceptable agency
• Nursys Report (Prefer Compact Nursing License)
• Current state or compact license and Primary Source Verification completed prior to start
• Completed prior to start, passing score of 80% or higher
• Covid vaccine required, provide vaccination card with submission
• Documentation of 2 MMRs at least 28 days apart and/or positive laboratory titer
• Completed onsite. Completed annually.
• Documentation of Hep B vaccinations (series of 3) and/or positive laboratory titer or signed declination
• Influenza vaccine status required
• 2 Negative TB skin tests. 1 within 90 days and 1 within 365 days of start
• Documentation of 2 doses of varicella 4 weeks apart and/or positive laboratory titer
• Proof of having received vaccine. The TD vaccine does not meet this requirement.
• Physical Capacity. Written statement by a person lawfully authorized to perform the examination that Resource is physically capable of performing Health the essential functions of the job.
• Include full work experience with references from previous managers
• Passing score of 80% or higher, updated every 3 years
• Completed prior to start, updated annually.
• Standard 10 panel drug screen, completed within 12 months before start and updated annually
• Completed prior to start, covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years
• County Reside and Employed Search, National Criminal, FACIS level 3, OFAC, OIG Search, SAM, Social Security Trace, NSOP. Education verification required as part of background check.
• Completed within 24 hours of offer acceptance
• E-Verify and supporting documentation completed prior to start
• I-9 with supporting documentation completed prior to start
• Must be Norton's job description - available within document library.
• Workplace Safety Module, completed prior to start and updated annually
• Completed 90 days prior to start, updated annually
• Facility Form must be completed, NOT employment verification/resume.
• Registry check for settings specified. Updated every 3 years.
• This will be completed internally. Not completed by agency.

Keywords:

Travel Nurse, RN, Med Surg, Critical Care, Telemetry, Acute Care, Healthcare, Nursing, Patient Care, Medical Procedures