Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Salem, VA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Travel RN Opportunity - Med Surg Unit, Salem, Virginia

Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
Location: Salem, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Information

• Unit: Med Surg
• 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: Baxter IV pumps, Medfusion pumps, SCDs
• EMR System: Meditech

Required Skills & Certifications

• Must Have:

  • BLS Certification
• Preferred:

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

Typical Procedures

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

Personality & Work Environment

• 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

Requirements

• Licenses: Registered Nurse License
• Experience: Minimum 2 years in specialty (RN)

Additional Notes

• The unit has received top patient experience scores measured through HCAHPS.
• No indication that prior travel experience is required for this role.