Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - COVID19 - $2,133 per week
Company: NuWest Travel Nursing
Location: Yakima
Posted on: November 13, 2024
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Job Description:
NuWest Travel Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for
a travel nursing job in Yakima, Washington.Job Description &
Requirements
General Information:
Beds: 34
Will you accept a traveler with 1-year experience? Yes, with one
year of telemetry experience
Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes with at least 2 year of
experience (1 year of telemetry experience)
Patient Types:
Higher level of telemetry patients
PCI pre/post care, CHF, MI, DMII, GI, GU, ONC, Sepsis, Stroke,
Neutropenia, COVID(higher level of oxygenation), PNA, AMS, TIA,
AKI, Dehydrations, ETOH, Syncope, CKD, Afib with RVR, Dialysis,
NSTEMI, Leukemia, Pulmonary Edema, Anemia, Shock, Chest pain,
Hypoxia
High volume of post-cath lab procedures - TR bands, stent
placements (must be familiar with the procedure), fresh cath
patients (no sheaths) requiring q15 min checks
Do not take DKA - those patients go to ICU
High Spanish-speaking population (30-50%)
High volume of the underserved population - charity care - looking
for compassionate caregivers
Patient Ratios:
Days: 1:4
Nights: 1:5
Required Certifications: BLS and ACLS required, ONS (Preferred)
Oncology experience is not required. Will be given Tele patients if
no oncology experience.
Skills required:
Trach care, chest tube, TR band, Post Cath lab, Central line
maintenance care, Bipap experience required, Hi-flow experience
required, Reading/Interpreting/measuring Cardiac Rhythm strips
required. Titratable drip experience required (diltiazem and
heparin, nurse protocol based on lab values).
Support on the Unit:
CNA: (Team Nursing)
Days 1:6
Nights 1:8
Receptionist/HUC
Charge nurse/Staff coordinator - Typically does not take patient
assignments, will help with
Occasionally will have 1-2 patients if staffing needs
Phlebotomy - days/nights
IV/VAT Team until 2300
Hospitalist - 24/7
Telemetry monitoring tech? Yes, on the unit. 2 central units. 32
patients per central unit. Sign off strips q 4 hours.
Technology/Equipment:
EMR: EPIC
IV pumps: Plum pumps
Medication dispensing: Omnicell
Monitors: Draeger
Floating: If yes, where?
All other MS/tele units
Orientation (#hrs/shifts):
Hospital Orientation
2 - 12hr shifts on the unit depending on their contracted
shifts
Scheduling:
Weekend rotation: Every other weekend
Weekend nights are Friday/Sat
On call? No
Holiday Expectations: 1-2 Holidays per contract
Approval of time off? Can we approve up to 7 days off on your
behalf? Yes
Shift times: Days 7a-7p; Nights 7p-7a
Schedule cycle: 4-week increments and will receive the schedule 4
weeks in advance
Overtime is optional.
Other notes:
Scrub Color: Any color
Parking: Free onsite parking
Culture - Traveler friendly, very welcoming. Team oriented.
Patient-centered care. Very Fast-paced environment with higher
level of acuity than a normal telemetry unit.
Traveler vs Perm staff ratio - 1-2 travelers vs 7-10 per staff
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401K, weekly direct
deposit, and more!
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