Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Kings Mountain, NC
Lamb Staffing
4x12 hrs, Days
Relocation Bonus

RN - PCU ● About Facility: o 58 licensed beds No Trauma Designation Radius rule: Traveler’s permanent address must be 50 miles outside of home unit ● Unit Information: Beds: 33 Minimum Years of Experience required? 18 months PCU exp Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes ● Patient Types/Common Diagnoses: Stroke R/O, PNA, cellulitis, FTT, AMS, CP R/O, Afib, COPD, etc. This is a combination unit of PCU and MedSurg patients. ● Patient Ratios: RN: 1:5-1:6 LPN (if applicable): Takes primary nurse assignment (same as RN ratio) CNA: 1:8-1:12 ● Required Licensure Certifications: RN: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS ● Skills required: Essential nursing functions, teamwork, communication Experience with traches, cardiac gtt experience, cardiac rhythm interpretation, chest tubes, blood products, wound care/dressing changes, management of central lines ● Support within the Department: CNA - ADLs, VS, FSBG, Telemetry/Masimo monitoring, assist with ADT. Receptionist/HUC Most day shifts Call bell and phone call triage, assist with ADT Charge nurse - mostly without patient assignment Phlebotomy IV/VAT Team Resource Nurse, as staffing allows RT 24/7Yes Hospitalist 24/7 - a Mix of in person and Virtual Telemetry monitoring/tech - Monitored at nurses station and in Central Bunker at AH Cleveland ● Technology/Equipment: EMR: EPIC IV Pump: Alaris Med dispensing: Omnicell Monitors: Phillips Telemetry Unit specific equipment: Several fall prevention tools in use, multiple patient positioning tools in use ● Floating: Will float within scope of practice at this facility as well as the below details. This facility works closely with AH Cleveland, so could float to that facility fairly regularly (15-20 minutes apart). Travelers would typically know in advance if needed over there. Will be required to float per region needs will require floating to all facilities listed below, as needed, within scope of practice DECLINE if not agreeable ▪ Region 3 - Cleveland, Kings Mtn, Lincoln, Central Division (CMC Main + Mercy + LCH) ▪ If floating mid-shift, Traveler will be paid for the time traveling between facilities (will remain on the clock) ● Orientation (facility and unit) : NEO o 2 days departmental ● Scheduling: Weekend rotation: every other Call: Possibility of low census call. Can be called back up to 3a for Nights and up to 3p for Days Holiday Expectations: Travelers will work 75% of holidays RTO: Can approve up to 6 days off, excluding holidays must add time to the end of the contract if unable to meet contracted hours Shift times: 7a-7p or 7p-7a Schedule cycle: every 6 weeks ● Other notes: Scrub Color: Navy Blue Parking: Free Unit Culture: Close-Knit, teamwork by all, every patient is our patient, high value on patient experience