Medical Surgical RN
Pulaski, TN
LifePoint
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse - Med Surg

Location: Pulaski, Tennessee
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit & Facility Information

• Unit: Medical/Surgical
• Number of Beds: 19
• Patient Ratios: 1:5
• Patient Population: Geriatric and adults; typically 3-4 pediatric patients per year
• Equipment: Welch Allyn vital machines, Masimo at bedside in every room, Careview, telemetry, Sara Stedy, ARJO lift
• Electronic Health Record (EHR): Medhost
• Call Requirements: Yes, depending on census; staff may be placed on call or floated
• Float Requirements: Yes, float to medical detox, ICU, OB, or ER (task assignments for OB and ER); may take low-level Med Surg overflow patients in ICU with a ratio of 1:3
• Weekend Hours: Rotate every other weekend unless additional coverage is needed
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Tennessee
• Minimum of 1 year of Medical/Surgical nursing experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Job Details

• Role: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Specialty: Medical/Surgical
• Shift: Not specified
• Dress Code: Any scrub color allowed; print scrubs are not acceptable
• Professionalism: Professional demeanor required

Additional Notes

• Orientation is held weekly on Mondays
• Candidates must be located 60 miles or more from the facility to qualify as travel staff
• Unit Secretary/Monitor Tech is stationed at Med Surg nurses station

This position offers an opportunity to work in a Joint Commission-accredited acute care facility serving the southern Tennessee region with a focus on medical/surgical nursing.