Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Henderson, NC
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: RN - Medical Surgical (Travel)

Location: Henderson, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Medical Surgical
• Number of Openings: 1
• Shift: Not specified
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
• Weekend Hours: As needed
• Call Requirements: None
• Float Requirements: Rare and unlikely; may need to float to inpatient rehab or ER occasionally
• Patient Population: Adult medical-surgical patients
• Patient Ratios: 1:6
• Unit Beds: 48
• Electronic Health Record (EHR): Paragon

Required Qualifications

• Licenses/Certifications:

  • Registered Nurse License (RN)
  • NIH Certification
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Experience:

  • Minimum 1 year of experience in Medical Surgical specialty
  • Must have completed at least 1 prior travel assignment (prior travel experience required)
• Skills:

  • Ability to start IVs
  • Insert Foley catheters
  • Insert NG tubes
  • Experience performing EKGs
  • Experience managing heparin drips

Additional Information

• Work Environment:

  • Joint Commission Accredited facility
  • Region's largest and most comprehensive Emergency Department plus Free Standing ED
  • Largest and most advanced ICU and PCU
  • 205 licensed beds
  • Rated "A" in LeapFrog Hospital Safety Rating
• Preferred Experience:

  • Experience working with a 1:6 patient ratio and high turnover environment

This position is ideal for an experienced Medical Surgical RN with prior travel contract experience looking for a 13-week travel assignment in North Carolina.