Med Surg Registered Nurse
Chattanooga, TN
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - Med Surg (Travel)

Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Hours per Week: 36

Unit Overview

• Unit: 5 East Ortho/Spine
• Number of Beds: 26
• Patient Ratio: 6:1
• Staffing Support: Unit secretaries, Patient Care Technicians (PCTs), Navigator
• Equipment Used: Coolers, walkers, Sequential Compression Devices (SCDs), Continuous Passive Motion machines (CPMs)
• Documentation System: Meditech
• Scheduling: Requires 4 weekend shifts per schedule
• Floating Policy: Rotation
• Patient Experience Goal: 72%
• Dress Code: Navy scrubs required

Job Responsibilities & Procedures

• Strong orthopedic background required
• Procedures performed on unit include knee and hip replacements, multi-level spine surgeries

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Tennessee
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg experience, including experience within the last year
• Strong orthopedics background with orthopedics experience
• American Board Of Cardiovascular Perfusion (Multi State Cert) (ABCP)
• BLS Certification
• NIHSS Certification
• De-escalation Skills - Healthcare Setting (HHCCA)

Additional Information

• Unit offers a collaborative environment with experienced staff
• Rotation scheduling provides variety in assignments
• Use of advanced orthopedic equipment and technology on the unit