Registered Nurse (RN)
Shift Information
12-Hour Day Shift. Typical schedule consists of 36 hours one week and 48 hours the next, plus up to one on-call shift per week. Candidates must be flexible and available for days, nights, weekends, and holidays as needs may change. Maximum of two (2) shift call-offs is allowed.
Job Description
The position involves working as a Registered Nurse in a medical-surgical unit catering to adult geriatric and pediatric patients. Applicants will benefit from excellent staffing ratios: typically 4:1 for non-Covid patients and a maximum of 5:1; for Covid patients, the ratio is typically 2:1 with a maximum of 3:1.
Required Certifications
- American Heart Association BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
Qualifications
- A minimum of three (3) years of med-surg nursing experience.
- At least one (1) year of pediatric nursing experience.
- Must be comfortable working with both adult and pediatric patients.
Work Environment
This role is situated in a 20-bed medical-surgical unit that accommodates both adult and pediatric patients. In addition to inpatient responsibilities, the nurse may be assigned to assist with flu immunization clinics as necessary. Travelers are also expected to attend staff meetings.
Orientation and Training
Orientation is conducted on Mondays only. If a candidate misses the compliance deadline, they will be rescheduled for the next available New Employee Orientation.
Additional Responsibilities
Travelers may occasionally be required to float to other departments where they are qualified to work. This may include taking on a patient load if experienced and competent, or engaging in task-oriented activities such as answering call lights and phones.
Holiday Coverage
Holiday coverage is required.