Registered Nurse (RN)

Position Overview

This role involves working in a Medical Surgical Unit with remote telemetry and a variety of medical surgical diagnoses. Registered Nurses will be expected to perform their own vital sign checks and blood glucose checks.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to a diverse patient population ranging from adolescents to geriatrics.
• Monitor and record vital signs and blood glucose levels.
• Utilize Epic and SBAR for communication and documentation purposes.
• Adhere to the plan of care and collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Charge RN experience is required.
• A minimum of 1 year of nursing experience; first-time travelers are welcome.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is mandatory.
• Familiarity with Epic patient management system is highly preferred.

Work Environment

This position is located in a Medical Surgical Unit with a capacity of 38 beds, averaging a daily census of 33 patients. The typical nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:6.

Scheduling and Compliance

• Shifts: 3 shifts of 12 hours from 07:00 to 19:30.
• Work every other weekend unless specified otherwise.
• Registered Nurses are expected to float within the facility as necessary while adhering to their scope of practice.
• Holidays: Working on major holidays is required as outlined in the holiday policy.
• Maximum allowed request for time off (RTO) is 7 days.
• Compliance requirements must be met in full prior to the start date.

Orientation Hours

The number of Non-Billable Orientation (NBO) hours is determined by contract length.

Scrub Color

The designated scrub color for this position is navy blue.