Med/Surg Registered Nurse
Salem, VA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Travel RN Opportunity – Med Surg Unit, Salem, Virginia

Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
Employment Type: Travel
Location: Salem, Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Unit: Medical-Surgical (Med Surg)

Unit Information

• Number of Beds: 36
• Number of Staff: 55 employees
• Shift Staffing:

  • Day Shift: 1 Clinical Coordinator, 6 RNs, 3 Techs, 1 Unit Secretary
  • Night Shift: 1 Clinical Coordinator, 6 RNs, 2 Techs
• Patient Ratios: 1:6
• Equipment Used: Baxter IV pumps, Medfusion pumps, Sequential Compression Devices (SCDs)
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Meditech

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Must Have:

  • BLS Certification
• Preferred:

  • Experience with post-operative patients
  • Competency in dressing changes, wound care, and drain management

Typical Procedures on Unit

• Care of post-operative patients
• Maintenance of drains
• Wound care

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Team player with a positive attitude
• Strong patient advocate
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment

Dress Code

• Scrub Colors: Navy Blue or White
• No hoodies, pull-overs, or T-shirts allowed

Additional Notes

• Start date is fixed on January 5th
• The unit has received top patient experience scores measured through HCAHPS