RN Orthopedic Surgery
Missoula, MT
LifePoint
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse (RN) - Orthopedic Surgery

Location

• Missoula, Montana

Employment Type

• Travel assignment

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• 36 hours per week
• Every third weekend required
• No call requirements

Unit and Patient Population

• Acute Care unit with 31 beds
• Patient ratio: 1 nurse to 6 patients
• Patient population includes adults and geriatrics
• Specialty: Medical/Surgical Telemetry

Required Certifications and Licenses

• Registered Nurse (RN) license
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience in specialty (Medical/Surgical Telemetry)
• Prior travel experience is not specified as required

Skills and Clinical Requirements

• NG tube placement and management
• Foley catheter placement and management
• Chest tube maintenance

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Cerner Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Common Diagnoses and Treatments

• Small bowel obstructions
• Diabetic complications
• Wound care
• Acute kidney injury
• Pneumonia
• Sepsis

Additional Information

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school with an Associate degree or higher
• Float to other units as appropriate to experience
• Scrub color: Any solid color (fluorescent colors not acceptable)
• Personality fit: Outgoing, excellent communication skills, adaptable to change

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Montana
• Minimum 2 years of telemetry experience, including telemetry experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience in Orthopedic Surgery