Travel Medical-Surgical RN (Telemetry)
Henrico, VA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Travel RN Opportunity - Richmond, Virginia

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Employment Type: Travel
• Location: Richmond, VA
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: Must start by January 5

Unit Information

• Unit: Medical Care Unit (21 beds)
• Staffing: 4-6 nurses per shift, adjusted by patient acuity/census
• Shifts:

  • Day Shift: 1 Charge Nurse, 3 RN/LPNs, 2 CNAs, 1-3 sitters
  • Night Shift: 1 Charge Nurse, 3 RN/LPNs, 2 CNAs, 1-3 sitters
• Patient Ratios: 1 nurse to 5 or 6 patients
• Equipment Used: Remote Telemetry Monitoring, Dinamaps, Epidurals, PCA pumps, Chest Tubes, Surgical Drains
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Meditech

Required Qualifications

• Licenses/Certifications:

  • Registered Nurse License
  • BLS Certification (required)
• Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years of experience as an RN in Medical-Surgical (MS) specialty (higher value taken)
  • At least 1 year of Medical-Surgical experience is a must
• Preferred Skills:

  • Medical-Surgical experience is preferred
• Typical Procedures:

  • Care of medical patients
  • Remote telemetry monitoring
  • Blood glucose monitoring
  • Phlebotomy

Work Environment & Expectations

• Personality Fit: Compassionate, team player
• Floating Areas: Medical Surgical Units
• Dress Code: Navy or white scrubs for nurses
• Schedule:

  • Every other weekend required (Saturday and Sunday)
  • Make-up weekends required for weekend callouts

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this role.