Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Greenville, Maine.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
- Discipline: RN
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, evenings, rotating
- Employment Type: Travel
Asap start needed
Manager Interviews
About Facility:
15 Bed, Critical Access Hospital
364 Pritham Ave, Greenville, ME 04441
No trauma designation
General Information:
Beds: 10 M/S, 5 Tele, 4 ED
Experience?
RN: 1 year of experience – Telemetry Level RN
CNA : 1 year Acute Care CNA experience required
Will you accept a first-time traveler?
RN: Yes
CNA: Yes
Patient Types:
Age ranges include: Adolescents to Geriatrics
Common diagnoses: abdominal pain, GI/GU complaints, CHF, chest pain, COPD, respiratory illnesses, seizures, ETOH withdrawal, post-op
Skills required:
Cardiac Rhythm interpretation, Insulin gtts, Cardiac gtts, central lines, BiPaps, traches, chest tubes, wound care, initiation of blood products, CIWA protocol
Patient Ratios:
RN – 1:5, both shifts, acuity dependent (normally very low acuity patients)
CNA – 1:10, both shifts (Extended Care Swing Unit)
Required Certifications:
RN: BLS, ACLS, PALS (preferred), NIHSS (preferred)
CNA : BLS; ME State CNA Licensure
Support on the Unit:
Charge nurse: Yes, carries patient assignment
Phlebotomy? yes
House manager assists with patient care if on duty
Nurse Manager – carries patient assignment if on duty and available
No RTs in hospital
Charting System/Equipment:
CERNER
Alaris IV Pumps
Pyxis med dispensing
GE Monitors
Hamilton T1 Ventilators
LifePak 20 Defibrillators
Cerner Patient Observation Cameras
Floating:
No floating
Orientation:
No hospital orientation. They orient on the unit 1-2 days, based on needs/comfortability
Scheduling:
Weekend rotation: every other
RTO requests: Manager approval – has opted our of complimentary Clinical Interviewing Services
Holiday Expectations: At least one holiday based on how the rotation goes, travelers will not work every holiday
Staffing:
(2-3) RNs 0 (1 ED, 1 MS, 1 Resource) *Shared Nurses Station (Med-Surg + ED)
(2) RNs 1 (1 ED, 1 MS) *Shared Nurses Station (Med-Surg + ED) – CNA or RN can float to assist on Acute Unit or in ED if needed.
Other notes:
Scrub Color: Any color/print, must be professional
Parking: Free
Planet Healthcare Job ID #10-341833. 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